The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1865-01-24 00:00:00

the afternoon and went to the evening, which depicted
"old age." He described the scenes of the deserted
homestead, the old pastor leaving his parishioners, and
an anecdote as to the ancient ca-tle of the Campbells.
If it was asked of a ScetolllllAll who dwelt there he
weal I not git e the mime of the present men, iers, but
emphaticAly remark that the CAW !WIWI I, der.% there id
yore. At the conclusion, Mr. S. Abbott said that he
had great pleasure, on behalf of the ladies and gentle-
men present, to propose a vote of thanks to Mr. Hussey
for the admirable discourse they had listened to. He
thought at first they were going tohave a rath,rdry one,
but *as most pleased to say that he had, as it mocceded,
thoroughly enjoyed it, and he was sure that all pre ant
could but express the same feelings.—Mr. W. E.
Groves seconded the proposition. -Mr Quirk said thlt
he knew it was hardly worth while to put it to the
meeting, for he was sure they had, as Mr. Abbott had
said, thoroughly enjoyed the lecture, and it would be a
good thing if it was printed and circulated throughout
Blandford. Mr. Hussey, in returning thanks, said that
he hardly knew how to express himself for their kind-
ness. As to the lecture, come might think that,
as a clergyman, he had gone too far out of the proper
course; but he thought that sometimes • comic view of
a case struck more forcibly than any other' and in all
his lectures he did diverge but for one aim, and that
was, as a teacher of Christ.
We are requeated to state that the paragraph which
appeared in several of the local journals that the son
of the Rev. R. Farquharson, of Langton, sac among
the number who perished in the wreck of the Race-
horse, is entirely unfounded, that young gentleman
having safely returned from the coast of Africa, and
• most successful examination as lieutenant in
passed te
rif dajesty's navy.
LOCAL BOARD.—A meeting of the Local Board was
held on Wednesday, the 18th instant. There were
present -Mr. Darden, (chairman,) Mr. Hodges, Mr.
Park, Mr. Abbott, Mr. Davis, Mr. Fisher, Mr. Groves
Mr. John.., Mr. Eyers, Mr. Smith, Mr. Lindsay, Mr. Bale,
and Mr. Bennett.—The Highway Committee reported
that they did not consider it advisable to have Little
Lane widened at present.—The Clerk read the report of
the Inspector of common Lodging•houses, the conside-
ration of which was ordered to stand over till the next
meeting. Proposed by Mr. Byers, and seconded by Mr.
Bali, that Alexandra Street, Albert Street, and Alfred
Street, be repaired, and that the Surveyor be requested
to obtain tenders for that purpose, by the next meeting.
—Ordered, that Mr. H. Farquharson hi paid the sum
of £5, as compensation for injury done in Dune]
Meadow, in constructing the sewer from East-street to
the river.—Ordered, that the question as to borrowing
money, and the sewerage of Salisbury Street, White.
cliff.mill Street, Bryansten Street, and the market
place, be postponed for further consideration.—The
Clerk then read a letter from Mr. 11 Meaden, which
was as follows :—" Blandford, Jan. 18, 1865.—Gentle-
men,—I beg leave to call your attention to the state of
the pavement in front of my shop. It is really
dangerous, as persona are liable to catch their feet in
the loose pavement ; in fact it is in such a state that I
am compelled to call your atte,tion to It—Yours re-
spectfully, Barnard Meaden."—lt !rat then ordered
that the subject be referred to the Highway Committee,
with power to have the pavement repaired if necessary.
It was also ordered that the said Committee should
inspect the pavement of the whole town, end have such
parts thereof repaired as is absolutely necessary to be
done.

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admitted that he was searching for rabbits.—George
Chaffey said that he saw Cuff with a net, and on his
! going up to him he tried to get away. He said, to him
" Now its no use, Master Cuff ;' I have you now."
Trowbridge had a ferret • witness did not know
him at the time—Cuff ;ailed James White, who
stated that he saw him standing at his own
I door jut before 12. He knew that was the time
as the people were just coming out of church.—The
sister-in law of the defendant was then ca!led, and
stated that Cuff did not leave the house after nine in
the morning.—On this being put to I taffy he said that
there were two brothers named Cuff very much alike,
and he would not swear that the defendant was the
men ; be might have been deceived —The case against
Cuff was dismissed, and Trowbridge pleading guilty and
expressing his regret, was fined in the mitigated penalty
of Is. 6d. and fts. 6d. costs, his lordship remarking that
they were well aware he was not a regular poacher.
He was then asked if the brother of the other defendant
was with him, to which he replied that he was not.
[This should serve as a caution to keepers to be very
careful how they swear to any person, for if it had no:.
been for the strong evidence In favour of Cuff there is
very little doubt he would have been found guilty]
Tea New GAME ACT.—George Baker, of Milborne,
was obargea under the Poaching Prevention Act with
baying in his possession wires and rabbits.—Defendant
admitted having the articles, but said that he picked
them up. He, however, admitted that he hid himself
in a hedge when the police-sergeant Hill came up.—
Defendant said that he had neither father, mother, or
friends, and had been out of work some time. —The
sergeant, who appeared rather too anxious to damage
the young man's oharscter, said that he aseoeiated with
bad characters. This the defendant positively denied.—
Fined 3s, 6,1., and 6s. tid. costs, or 10 days' hard labour.
—The money not being forthcoming be was committed.
William Symes was then charged with assaulting
George Robins, on the 16th December. —Mr. Atkinson
appeared for the defendant.—Complainant said he was
creasing Mr. Sparkes's field, when the defendant threw
, a stone at him with considerable force. It struck
him on the side of the foot and grazed the
skin. He gave no provocation. By Mr. Atkinson:
I Had not been previously warned off Mr. Sparkes's
land by the defendant. Did not take out a book and
flourish it about. Jessie Edwards did not take a part
in the row. Defendant said he would heat his
brains out, and made use of violent expressions. Com-
plainant called two witnesses who stated that the
defendant threw the stone before any row took place.
—Mr. Atkinson, on behalf of his client, stated that the
present owner of the farm had lately some into
possession, and employed Symes as his bailiff.—There
appeared to be an ill feeling against him aid indeed
he was in danger of his life. Instead of his being the
aggressor, if it had not been for the men who were
working with the machine assisting him, he would have no
doubt been seriously injured. One of the witnesses for
the defence, on being re-examined, stated that Jess*
Elbworth was the man who said that the defendant
should not spin go to Kingston alive.—The Bench then
ordered Robins to take the place of Byrnes with the
Joyce's, and Lord Portman addressing them, said
that the disgraceful conduct being serried on at
Houghton must be put a stop to. Mr. Sprake employed
Symes as his bailiff, and he most be protected. The
four would therefore be bound over in the sum of £5
each to keep the peace for twelve months to all Her
Majesty's subjecte, and to Symes in particular. His
lordship then called for the constable of the village,
and charged him to be earefel to maintain the peace,
and if either of the young men were riotous instantly
to take them into custody, and if not able, to send for
the Stiekland policeman. He also gave Symes a caution
to restrain his temper, and not to throw stones at
parties who might cross his master's fields; if he did so
again they would also bind him over to keep the peace.
BLANDFORD.—Ann Lake was charged with breaking
down a hedge, and stealing a quantity of wood, the
property of Mr. Godwin, farmer.—P.C. Legg said that
the hedge was broken very much.—Defendant said she
was a very poor woman, and had 2s. 6d. to pay house
rent out of 10s. a week.—Fined Is. and costa, Is. 6d.
Edward Warren and John Miall, two boys, were
charged with a similar offence.—P.C. Legg said he saw
the defendant's on the 10th January in Mr. Williams's
field. They were breaking down the limb of a tree.
Several of the trees were broken.—Lord Portman, who
took no part in the elamination, said that he would
ask Mr. Okeden not% inflict a fine this time, but if
the lads were brought up again he should press the
case, and instead of sending them to prison require that
they be well flogged.- The boys were therefore dis-
missed on paying each ls. costs.
MlLBOM46.—George White was charged with leaving
his wife chargeable to the parish.—Defendent said he
had no house to live in or he would keep her. He often
was without • plane to eat his victuals in.—The Bench
advised him to get into the Union, whioh he said he
would do. _ _ .

SPETTIBBORY. —Thomas Oakley was charged with
creating a disturbance at the parish °hurt:h.—P.C.
Pope said that his attention wee directed to the defen-
dant, who seemed the worse for liquor. He went from
pew to pew, touched the people by their coats, and
afterwards swore at and abined him both in the church-
yard and in the road.—After • short deliberation, the
magistrates said that the coarse they agreed to adopt
was to look over this offenae, but if it was again re.
pasted they should inflict • very heavy fine.
WFIITCHURCH.—A public tea was held by the
members and friends of the Temperance Society here,
on Wednesday, January 11th 1 the only drawback to
the complete success of the affair being the unpropitious
state of the weather, which prevented the attendance
of many friends from a distanoe. About 70 partook of
the thoroughly good fare provided by the oommittee,
who also waited upon the guizets with every attention
to their wants. After the tea the band, an excellent
adjunct to the cause here, paraded the village, and
thereby gave an attractive notice of the public meeting,
which warn held at seven o'clock, presided over by Mr.
Henry Hodges of Blandford, who with Mr. Mat.riee
Stainer, • veteran of thirty years' standing in the cause,
gave addressee strongly advocating the claims of the
maim on the young and the old, the rich end the poor,
the religious and the worldly, clearly demonstrating
that true temperance was good for all. The addreeses
were interspersed with spirited sod lively tunes by the
band, a recitation by Mrs. Snook. " • pare water
drinker only," and a melody by Mr. Pitman, of Stick.
land. Thanks to the speakers being unanimously
accorded, this interesting and long-to-be-remembered
meeting was brought to • close by the band playing
the National Anthem. 'Several pledges were taken,
and we trust lasting good done. This society has just
joined with the Dorset County Temperance A ssooi.
ation, an exceedingly useful organization for the spread I
of temperance, troth, and facts through the villages and !
hamlets of our county.

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been left on the night in question for • con-
siderable time in the lane opposite the Royal Oak,
and got across the road. It being quite dark, Mr.
Shave, on his way to chapel ran against it, receiving
a blow on the bead, causing considerable loss of blood.
CANFORD.—Sir Ivor Guest is entertaining • large
and distinguished party at his hospital mansion. on
Friday evening • ball took place. Cards of invitation
were sent to the nobility and gentry of the neighbour-
hood, and nearly 400 were mesent, Including the elito
of the county.
OKEFORD FITZP A MR.—Urinal:Jar. Lotioavrr T.
There are now living in this pariah thirty pert.onis (male
and female) whose united wins amount to 2,284, being
on an average a fraction over 76 years each ; via.,
one 88, one 86, two 83, twe 81, three 78, four 76, four
76, two 74, five 73, five 72, and one 71 years of age.
The population of thin healthy village, according to the
census of 1861, w..• 686.
NETHER COMPTON.—Aocirrarr.—On Thursday
• very sad and fatal sooident occurred to a little girl,
about ail years of age, named Elias Brown. It seems
that on the day in question, the obild was left at home ,
whilst her mother went to • neighbouring house to