The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-04-29 00:00:00

HR. H. EDWARDS, ALP., ON CYPRUS, "THE

PLACE OP ARILS.'

Dear 81r.—I hays just arrived here from Cyprus, and
it is possible the Wert news from "The Pleas of Arms"
may interest your raiders.

we landed at Larnaca. the principal port in Cyprus.
The excitement that existAd on our lint occupstMn has
left the place in • dead and alive fashion, and it is rapidly
assuming the condition it was in, prior to our occupa-
tion.

We found everything very quiet. Hwy large stores
that had been opened were closed, and even the great
Truefit of Bond-dnet celebrity, who had opened a b ranch
establishment bare, has taken his departure. A Um
number of people were attracted here In connquence of
the great &inlay made by the large number of troop..
A net number came seeking occupation, others opening
shops. The amount of tinned provilione imported would
have williced to feed the whole of Her Majestq's Army.
I wed hardly saY xreat has been the disappointment
and large losses incurred. very many article. being sold
below their cost price in England. The renta of houses and
stone rose immensely. bet they declined as rapidly a.
they roes. and comparatin stagnation now exists in
Larnaca.

The only mad in the Island that really may be called a
road Is from Lamas' to Nicosia, a distance or 29 miles,
which occupied us flys hours, and a more dreary and un-
interesting journey cannot be imagined. Not a tree to
be swsaand although we are bens at spring time, there is
barely a vestige or vegetation owing to drought.

w• changed harem on or way to • mad bat. recently
built by two Saglehmen, It la called the Dew Drop In ;
tery are hoping to get • livingont of traveller', but I fear
It la Sat worry look out for them. Oa our mere they
came to tbe door and by their look• they said dr drop ;
=yam trying to add to their 11/40.111 or living by bes.,thig

We. paving been invited to stay with Biz Garnet
Wolinley, drove direct to Government House, a large
ugly wooden building sent out from England and put up
at i cost of COX It is not yet finished, the penitent are
bm,. but when (wiled I feel quite sure it will not stand
qbe climate, and the cost is far mon than • thitabis house
could have been built for. The situation is then:alto,
on an outinence commanding beautiful views. There is
: ints, river in close proximity, but owing to existing
tit was as dry as • bit of parchment The grounds
are being laid out with considerable taste, and week. ie.
icing on for 'supply of water, so that in time I expect it
idule very ioetV'
Wemot with • very warm receptioa
from fib Garnet &it d Ltdy Wolseley, and we injoyej their
kindness and hospitality very much. They are •ry
popular with ell the officials in the Island, ten air (raget
eetly pined for more stirring occupation, and be more
than once expressed • wish that be could be employed
In Zululand, instead of the monotony of Cyprus.
The camp is close to Government House, about a
mile to Mende_ , and such is die climate in summer, an
°filar of ralithle authority told me the walk frout the
camp to the town during the day wee well nigh over-
powering. Therefore we ran imagine whet our troops
would have to enders if they had to march during the
wieumer ; but Nicosia is the winter quarter.
The authorities have fixed upon • place called Maoris
for ...re quarters, 5,500 feet above the see loyal. •Islit
boars journey from the town and port of Limasi.l. Huts
are provided for &bout 360 men and another Government
Howse and this menu to be about the force of British
soldiers likely to be kept in the Island of Cyprus. the
piece of arms. Nearly ever7oo.l. I be:. come In contact
with says we have made the gressest pomade blunder in
occopyilig Cyprus LI place of arms, the climate lean
decidedly against us. The Cypriote, themselves have
been obliged to leave the Island to escape starvation
owing to the continucas droughts. A ereat many have
rwe 1,0 Alexandria Pithily sad amply beCi.lll they could
not obtain existence in uyprue It will take a long time
to alter the present state of things. and then only at an
cod for Irrigation, tc. As • model NZ= I
doubt not it might be made to pay; but English labourers
eannot live in it
w. are now only part proprietors of the Island with the
Turks. If any real poodle to be done we must be sole
mpriesore, and then English capital will find its way
there, with PIM prospect of a good result.
We visited F about which so much has been
said for • pest navel I think • very fine harbour
could be made. The inner harbour coven shove 50 amis,
and from weer, end Selladhalli made It wee 31 feet in
depth, het at prevent there is only about *lett to twelve
fee, of wow. to the esellesset of mud and
sewage— the of which doubtless
meow end labour could aim away, and convert the
harbour Into one of the &NI IS the weld. And now
that we have undeniable the PortiimatiP of Alit Kb=
It will be noossfrary for an to make the harbour. Terms-
grim itself is simply • heap of rnims—most picturesque.
I rennot eonosive a plain axe inbetantially built, and
more massive ruin and utter desolation cannot be ins-
The debris would go a long way in malting the
harbour.

The prettiest place that we visited in Ilts Island is
=a/situated on Me ma there, with a range of seam
ta.the beck, about a mile from the shorn TM olive
and the kunst trethand the penny= malts a strum
contrast with the other parte of Ms
We embarked at Kyrials to Malta, sad arrived here
• rough Mosseu Both tha Channel and
=l"ai awn
ternanean Tema er• here. We all dine on board the
minessur today with Admiral Lord John Hay, and to-
morrow we start tor Syracuse. I hope to road lingiubd
on Os WA of this math
TOM
Haw arum
1140.1761Aiiik /1/9.

PZEIBUIS AND SHELLS.

The other day when a telegram meimentur U or
post office picked up • Ilve-poutid not* on the foot
pavement, on returning the loft note to its owner
he was rewarded with • Milting fur We bony!

Some man's building, vies, while those of others fall,
and in some instanoss the umn whose buildings have
fallen can look upon the buildings of those that are
tiring and say—l have a brick or two in that house I
Not • hundred miles away from where I am gather-
ing pebbles to-night is a neat farmhouse. In that
rural home there lives a fair charmer who, it appears,
has more than one string to her bow. Presently, the
midnight lover is admitted to the parental roof, and
all Vali oo as haPi7 as a marriage bill l—when another
Romeo puts in an appearance, and the first arrival is
made to feel that the last is first in the affections of the
farmer's daughter, and he is soon on his way home
again!

Cheap excursion trains are already announced for
the summer months by the Great Western Railway.
We doubt not,even amour the shadows which hangover
the financial boria ot, Weyinctith will hare her full
share of visitors. Rouses are now in order, and the
cry of Woymouthlazu is, ocuns

To hear the cuckoo idng at ni.lht would certainly he
• phenomenon in natural history, end yet that is what
• certain young man pleaded the other night as an
excuse for his being locked out after • ramble C.,
Chickerell I

The Steam Larmdry Company will won be an
aonompliahed fact in Weymouth. The energy of tlinee
who promoted the scheme, and the vigour that has
promi.teal shareholders to purchase, baa been ouches to
warrant an allotment of sharce !

The draper, in the town, ever considerate for the
young people in their establishments, have decided to
close half an hour earlier duriug the intoning. of the
summer months.

In these days of " itching ears" and a love ci" man.
millinery," when prayers are sung instead of being said
front the heart, there is a fear of getting the thin end
of the wedge in with respect to a matter, which, if
carried out in some of our churches, would either
increase the numbers in our Non-conformist places of
worship, or drive many into the ranks of indifference
or infidelity.
--
A lady called the other day upon a gentleman for •
little advice on a business matter. That gentleman
was than uncommonly grey. The lady in question
called more recestly upon the said gentleman, but he
was then uncommonly black, and the Lady, not know.
ing that be had been using a hair-restorer, refused to
have any further dealings with the gentleman, as be
was not the person she had previously spoken t ii

An old Darby and Joan had • tumble out a short
time since and parted, the husband leaving the partner
of his joys and woes to the kind commiseration of
the " Mee "of the village. The poor dame did not
ep much at the departure of bur sire, nor did the
"good man of the house" desire to return. Weeks
passed away, and the lone wife was settling down into
• state of semi-widowhood, when, to the surprise of
those who had so feelingly sympathiaecl with her, ona
morning recently the hen bird was missin4 from the
old roost, and it has sinus been ucertaioepl that they
have mated evil°, and are comfortably perched in a
quiet town—to the discomfiture of many enquiring
tradespeople!

Soldiers are not always brothers, though they serve,
shoulder to shoulder, in the cause of their country. If
they are brothers, why are ON tete men, out both by
the R.A. and the red-costa of another branch of the
eervioe? Such brotherly love as this ought not to
continue, neither ought one company of Her Majesty's
service to stick itself no above the others, on the side
of a little superiority of the cloth it wears!

DUX LANTER.V.

MISIIMILISX. —Miss Annie de Montford, who is
advertised to give a mesmeric entertainment in this
town, is a mesmerist of gr+at power, and fairly
astounded her audiences in Dorchester and other
towns.

THE Trion POUND (i.—Mr. Channell moved
the Higher Court on Wednesday, in the case of
Messrs. Betts and Co., v, the Urb at Sanitary
Authority of Weymouth, and the court cranted •
rule nisi for • certiorari. —The writ f certiorari was
served on Thursday, on two of the Weymouth magis-
trates who sat in the Timber Pound Cake.

OFKRISIG OF THE DINING IIALL AT Tin WHITZ
HMO HOTEL —This "old house at home," which hes
attached to it so many local legends and reminiscences,
and whose rooms and AIDe spiral staircase have ift
resounded with the voice of festivity in by-zone .1
once more awoke to the echoes of modern times when
Mr. and Mrs. Robins. the present proprietors, invited
a select company to supper, Ia onler to inaugurate the
opining of their large dining hall for the season. The
spread we, such am to fully warrant the cufi lenoe of
the public in giving to this "old town house" its
measure of patronage in the future. Mr. Yates,
engineer at Messrs. Devenish'e Brewery, was in the
chair on the occasion of the supper, which was well
cooked and admirably 'served, and wee en) iyed by all
present. After the upper various speeches were made,
including "Th. Host and Hutt.," to which both
Mr. and Mrs. Robins responded in suitable terms
The Chairman, in the progress of the evening, spoke
ef the rare catering qualities of Mr. and Mrs. Robins,
which augured well for their prosperity in the town.
A very agr eable evening wee afterwards spent, songs,
recitations, sad speeches of a local character being in-
dulged in.

TRZATIR ROT AL. —lllr. Neebe deserves the thanks
of the lovers of the drama for bringing before the
Weymouth public the most popular comedian in the
wide world, Mr. J. L. Toele, who has given
happy evenings to many thousands of the human race
in every condition of life, from the Royal prince to the
lowly peasant. On Tuesday evening the performance
commenced with the new and original drama, "A fool
and his money," written by Mr. Henry Byron.
author of "Our Boys" and "Our Girls"; " Chawles,"
confidential servant to the late Mr. Ransome, was
depicted by Mr. Toole with his usual marvellous
humour; from his first appearance on the stage to the
fall of Um curtain at the end of the third act he kept
the crowded house in roars of laughter. AU the
incidents were brought before the audience like some-
' thing new. Poor ' Cliawles," when his old master
dies is greatly disappointed that the '4'l gentleman,
whom he had served so well, had not left him some
little " momentum" besides the "celery" which was
due to him. When the will is found that bermaths
to him all the property,he is able to "survive," and he
actually takes the real disappointed heir Into his
service as his" John" (Mr. Philip Beck, who played
his part remarkably well) " Chawles," when he
comae into the property, Latest an estate in Wales,
where he flatters himself that his antecedents will be
unknown, but here he finds no peace, for an obi
'sweetheart, a servant in the same place, finds him out,
and as be is now above her in position, be refuses te
correspond with her, and she spitefully proclaims in
the neighbourhood who and what he was.
Poor • Chawles" is now sadly troubled, ani be
begins to fed that wealth does not bring happiness.
Troubles increase-411AB worn out with care he gives
up the estate, and he ends his days in peace with his
ofd sweetheart. The wit and humour of Mr.! Toole
must b• seen and heard to be believed. All the other
parts were well unstained by the company. Tha first
evening's performance terminated with' lei on Parle
Francais," which was remarkably well acted. " Sprig-
tine," Mr. Toole's original character,was highl y finished.
The curtain fell amidst loud applause. On Wednes-
day evening Mr. Toole appeared as "Sam Tattles"
and as " Tittums" in the laughable farce of the
Steeplechase. The house was again an enthusiastic
and crowded one. We are pleased to notice the eau.
tions of our respected townsman, Mr. Jeffery, to place
before the Weymouth people entertainments of a high
character, are thus appreciated and admired.
Botouou POLICI COURT, Honday.—Before Dr. Draw
and Mr. K Meeeetr.

Einowum Tiumts.--Jseses Morris, • tramp, was brought
up in custody, charged with beim drunk, and causing an
Astra:Bon on the Esplanade the previous evening—P.C.
Bartlett stated that he waa on duty opposite the H 4,51
Hotel =Sunday evening about 9 o clock, when he sow
the prienner on the foot-pavement with a crowd round
hi.. He had some pieces of paper in big head, and he
kept on asking the people if be should show them some
tricks. He took him to the police etatiou, where he was
Very abusive. —Primmer in defame Said what he wee
doing wee quite honest—Dr. Drew: It 11 very idle,
thoogh, and you will be sent to Dorchester potion for
seven days with hard labour. —Prisoner : loans. you, air.
—Dr. Drew: You are quite welcome.

A Bnoirr Mrs.—A small torpedo boat arrived in
the Roads on Monday, having made the passage from
Portsmouth in the short spare of three hours.

NSW MISSION CHOICE. The pretty little Mission
Church at Smithson is approaching completion, and
will be opened for Divine worship in the month of
July next.
Altana. or Convict/1.-47 convicts arrived at
Portland, from London on Monday afternoon. There
are now in the convict establishment over 1,650
prisoners.
!imam= AT SOUTH WILL --On Sunday last two
very able sermons were preached in the Wesleyan
Chapel. Southall, in aid of the funds for the renova-
tion of the chapel. The sermon in the afternoon was
preached by the Rev. J. S. Lawrence. and that in the
evening by the Rev. if. Belgium. The congreca
Mona were very good, as were also the collections.
Verrim Mgrrtgo.—The Rester Vestry Meeting was
held in the vestry of Si. Peter's Church on Wednes-
day the 16th lest, at eight o'clock in the evening.
The chair was taken by the Rev. W. Appisforcl, vicar.
There werectlnteemt the Rev. J. R. eeler, Dr.
Hums, Mr. Cotten. Mr. Winter,
hirrtZier'Z7Waters, Mr. W. J. Cohen, Mr. A.
Hardy, . Western Mr. Crass, and Mr. Austin.
The notice convening Western,
meeting having been read,
the vicar re-appointed Mr. Cohan as his church-
warden, and Captain Htune was unanimously re-
elected as the pariah churchwarden. The accounts
were read and duly peas& The total amount
received during the
_pad year from the offertory and
church boxes, including a balance of us. 101 d. from
last year's accounts, was £6l is. 30., which was less
by nearly £lO than the receipts of the previous year.
Out of this, £151.2.. 1014. was contributed for different
religious societies and charities; viz., Missions to
£2 ts Weymouth hospital, .0 9/. 8i1.;
Rya Infirmary, 2.1 Is.; Princes Mary Home,23 08. 44.;
Society for reacting Christian Knowledge, £2;
church Misnionsa7 Society, £3 3s. 91d; Pore box,
13.„ bd. ; church expenses aasounted to £4615.. 64.;
leaving • balance of el is. Id. due to the church-
wardens. Mr. Augustus Hardy and Mr. Western
Wlllre re-elected to the office of sideman. A vote of
thanks was given to the cherdswerdeins and sidemen ;
also to the organist and choir for efficient services
tzaltics put 7888, and the ozsodog terminated with
vow oi thanks to the Rey. W. Appiefard,
:lair, and 19 Os Bm Whielme

DUICOVIZT OF Hunan RIDIAIIII.—An ancient vault
was discovered in the quarry, known as "Maggots"
on the eastern side of the ialand,on Saturday week. It
appears that the men were at work, and while so
. engaged came upon • larwe vault, which, on being
I elarninerl, was found to contain the skeleton, or parts
of the skeleton, of a fultsized man; two ancient
earthen vessels were also discovered—one an urn of red
pottery, very finely wrought, and a saucer of black
ware of a rude shape. The stoned round the vault had
the appearance of being worked with a sharp tool or
pointed instrument. Th, remains are supposed to be
of Roman origin, as the vault, the urn, and other
signs clearly indicate. From • glance at the bones
found, we shoull judge that they are those of an
individual who muit have stood about aix feet in
height. The ground around here must have been a
burial place at a remote date, as • great number of
remains have from time to time been found in the
Immediate locality.

CO IC KIT AT TIIII GROVI SCROOL. —Oa Thursday,
the 11th inst., • most successful concert was given in
the lirrove Schoolroom in aid of St. Peter'. organ
Fund. It was the last of the season, and from various
causes there was reason to fear that it might not
prove so successful as former ones. Still, no pains
we-e spared, and the result proved eminently satis-
factory. Through the kindness of Colonel de
Montmorency the band of the 32nd L.L were in
attendance, and their performance was indeed •
greet musical treat. The concert opened with the
grand march in Scipio by the military band. Then
followed selections from Handel's Messiah. This
being • new feature Lathe Grove concerts proved • great
attraction to many. The solo, "But who may
&hide was sang with c insiderable effect ly Dr.
Walker. "He shall feed His flock," wee well
rendered by Min Reynolds. Then followed, "Thou
dids't not leave,"by hire. Beazor, which received well.
merited applause. The Hallelujah Chorus" wes
admirably played by the band. The solo. " I know
that my Redeeer liveth" was effectively sung by Mies
Reynolds. "The Trumpet should mound" (with
Trumpet obligate) was sung with good effect by Dr.
Walker, who showed great power and flexibility of
voice. This concluded the first part of the perform-
ance. The second part opened with a piano fort*
iluett, which was admirably played by Miss Apple.
ford and Miss Newman. Mr. Hogged, who has
hitherto been distinguished by his greet powers as •
comic singer, appeared this evening in • somewhat
new character. He sang the ; "Good Rhine Wine,"
with wail-time accompaniment, which was encored,
when he sang "Never mind the rest," which also
WM well remised. "The Yeoman's Wedding," by
Dr. Walker, gave great satisfaction. and was
enthuaiastically encored. The duett, "I would that
my love," by Miss Appleford, and Miss Mermen, warn
sung with grist sweetness, and received a hearty
encore. Miss Appleford, who followed with the song,
"The little fisher maiden," gives promise of becoming
• most effective singer. The band then played a
Mazurka, "The lover and Bird." There was a chorus,
which was reutarkaly well sung by the band boya, and
this brought to • dose a very successful enterainment.
There was a most appreciative audience, and every
one seemed thoroughly to enjoy what was really •
great treat.