The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1882-12-23 00:00:00

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00RCHE8TER CHRIBTII.IB BHOW.

At the present time may • carping, dyspeptic
curmudgeon Is apt to let looms about the foolish
sectimentelism that runs riot about Christmas-tide,
end as an example of the spirit lattice actuates them
we notice in one of the comic journals this week is a
cartoon with the good old words "peace and good-
will," Moue, misers', these., bit ass kind of set-Sat.
Inscribed °pimento them '' Femine, and fog, and bre,
ills, puts. " Bit the hold which Yuletide has on
English haute, whether the sentiment be false or not,
Is WO firm to be affected by ridicule, and in the
happiness which prevails in the maj 'city of the
English homes at the joyous time, they can afford to
be made the butt of • few sour old gentlemen, who
see but little pleasure in anything this bide
of the grave. But let the bells ring, Ist us
keep high holiday, let us in lutes whatever
motel:eases there may be in our composition once a
year (.nd Heaven knows thi se times will not allow
of this too frequently) ; lot charity open her hand and
dispense her benefits to the sick and hungry poor,
let the philanthropic loco= their puree string' a little
more, an I if Father Christmas does no other good, at
least we may say that during his happy sway many
• poor home up and down the land bes been made •
trifle brighter, and the burden of miserable poverty
lightened by the seasionable gift, which, thanks to
warm hearts, we know, are so freely dispensed.
Prompted by the extraordinary wants of "that
wagon of animals "—man, which, to judge from the
provision made, one would presume were boun Bees—
our local tradesmen have to sharpen their wits to
supply the many extra demands that are made on
them, and the busy old town, during this pretreat
week, has presented • most business-like air.
The weather Is n d such as to facilitate trade, how-
ever, for it I.e muggy and dirty beyond description,
and will play aid havoc with the '• perishables." Our
readers need only to look at our advertising columns
to chum the many establishments which are open ,
to them of supplying their various want*, but, art in
former years, we give • brief description of the show.
Our local butchers we presume come first, for,
according to everyb '
ody's knowledge, roast beef
assumes ilt• priority to plum pudding.
Mr. Marviu Locke well-known shop is decorated on
the outside with festoons of evergreeas, and the
carcases of the splendid animals which are exhibited
are gaily decorated by' blushing honours." Hl4 large
stock iucludes:—A very extraordinary shorthorn heifer
weighing about 80 score, from Mr. Galpin, of Meru-
hull, which won several prize. at agricultural shows;
six remarkably good Devon oxen from Mr. F. Farn-
ham, of Sturminster ; 10 hollers from Mr. aplin, of
Shilliugatons ; one from the estate of the Earl of
lb:Mester at ldelbury, and two prime oxen from the
same place. The mutton is also of • splendid
description, having been procured from weliknown
graziers in the oounty2 Among others there are Down
withers from Mr. W. Hooper, of Newburgh Farm,
Whitritli, and some good Portland waken. There
are also a prime fat ilown lamb of special quality,
supplied by Mr. V. B. Welds, of Macomb.) Horsey,
and two others from Mr. Hull, of Bruce. Mr. Lock's
show also includes • fat calf from Mr. Saunders, of
kltuton, and some splendid fat geese reared by him on
Evershot Farm.
Across the road, in the Market House, Messrs.
Fudge, the well-known purveyor; have an immense
amount of meat of the very primest quality. There le
• grand poll ox, grazed by Mr. Bennett, of Wareham.
also • first prize ox from the Burlescombe Show, five
deers and heifers front Mr. J. Crean (of Bridgwater),
• Scotch steer from the Earl of 1101164er, two from
Mr. Foot, one splendid heifer from Mr. C. Bennett,
of Mappowder, and several others of the finest quality.
The sheep were • first.class collection, there being
among them Exmoor withers from Mr. J. Creed, of
Bridgwater, and splendid Down wethers from the
celebrated Athelhampton flock of Mr. G. W. 110111118 k
MAWS. Fudges shop was tastefully decorated.
While under the roof of the Market-house, we =Pt
mention Mr. Reginald Lock's fine display of pork,
which appears to be better than in any former year.
He has eight prime pigs from Mr. John Daw, of
Winterb rue Abbas; four from Mr. White, of Galion
Farm; five from Mr. 11. Christopher, of Bomdmayne ;
11l from Mr. C. Ellis, of Cattistock, and eight from
Mr. Birch, of Moreton. Mr. Lock also has an excel-
lent show of Cheddar cheese from Mr. Iliscack, the
well-known Somerset prize-winner. There is also
some fine cheese from the dairy r.f Mr. Burfitt, who,
It may be remembered, won the 3rd prize at our
recent local Agricultural Show. Hams and lard are
tastefully 'arranged. Mr. Lock's establishment is illu-
minated by a handsome star.
Mr. John Phelps' shop is literally crammed with the
finest pork, the 70 animals comprising the stook, being
supplied by Mr. G rice ("Raiford), Mr. L. Oliver
(Foreseen), Mr. J. F. Vine (Dowerfield), Mr. Pitcher
(Warmwell), Mr. J. Kingman (Norris Mill), Mr. G.
Oliver. Mr. Home (Toiler), Mr. Guppy (Bridport),
Mr. Ellis (Crittietoclr), Mr. Kingman, Mr. Shiner,
and Mr. Ville. In his well.stockrel shop Mr. Phelps
displays the finest Dorset butter and hams in *Mind.
ance, and the many comestibles pertakting to the
pork-factor.
Mr. Groves, too, has a good display of meat, his
shop being extremely well furnished with provisions in
demand at this and all other seasons.
Leaving the vicinity of the market proper, we enter
High East-street, and are &Warded by Menus.
Saunders and Jacob's brilliant display of jewellery.
Mr. Warren's shop is guarded by • huge line of the
pork family, drawn from the dairies of Mr. Gorda. (12
very prime fat animals); Mr. Pidgeon, Wrackleford
(11) ; Mr. Burridge. Shilvingbampton (3) ; Mr. Groves,
Megaton (I) ; Mr. Churchill Ostnington (4). We may
mention one of the pigs weighs no less that 21 so ore.
Mr. Ling's fine shop is filled by • stock of fancy
goods that when once seen must be bought. We hope
to have another opportunity of mentioning them.
Besides a bewildering display of Chrismaas and New
Year's cards, we must mention the naut'cal and Shake.
epearlan albums—the former being beautifully illumin-
ated with sketches of vessels of various descriptions,
and other marine subjects. There will also be found • ,
large supply of every kind of ornament, picture frames I
and cards in plush, antique brass candlesticks, ink-
stands, and other loda, cigar cases, watch stands, and
—but the supply Is absolutely endless, and we must
choose another occasion for • longer moth,.
Mr. C. Parsons' attractive shop is next in order, and
here would seem to be provision against almost
necessity. In the window are bottled fruits, fancy
fruits, muscatels, &c., arrayed in the most fanciful
manner, and inside it a goodly stock of cheeses. As
will be seen elsewhere, Mr. Persons' specialty is his
m, and
te he can promise • "perfect luxury.
Mrs. Parmiter's old-established shop presents a
pleasing appearance. The windows are well laid out
with all the latest novelties of the season. Inside aro
immense quantities of new good; which must prove a
source of attraction to our lady readers.
Mr. Goldie's snug little establishment clogs by is com-
fortably furnished with countless bottles of "good
things, in the shape of wines and spirits, and ales of
all descriptions.
We are next attracted by Masan. Wright and Son's
well-li;hted and prettily decorated windows. Great
taste has been here displayed. The various goods are
arranged in the most Autistic manner, in the one
window the fruits and other fancy comestibles. and in
the other the more substantial cheeses and bacons.
His supply of pork is without doubt the largest,
numbering, as it does, no less than 104 =heads made
up as follows: Mr. G. F. Vincent (Compton
Valiance), three special pigs (one being about 25
score); Mr. Henry Lock (Pox well), eleven special pigs;
Mr. J. Hanaford (Kingston), six ; Mr. Crabb (Power.
stock), nine; Mr. Alfred Bowditch (Wool), three; Mr.
R.. Childs (Chabioni,Alien; Mr. Frederick Howard
(Preston), five; Mr. g (Longbredv), six ;Mr. J. A.
Riggs (Chasilborne), eight; Mr. Job Hensford, seven;
Mr. Bradfield (Stoke), six • sundry lots, 20.
Mrs. Ithseell's shop to tasteful) arranged with an
endless Twisty of fancy goods. Thu, are articles in
plush of all descriptions card came, toilet knick-
knacks, albums, desks, cigar and cigarette CAOB4, &O. ;
mantel ornament., Parisian brackets, large numbers
of suitsble books, fans beautifully painted by band,
one of them being also arranged to hold • cabinet
photograph. diaries and almanacks. Mrs. Riteull's
display of Christmas cards is particularly go
The shop of Mr. S. R. Hark k prettily decorated
with coloured festoons and evergreens, and there is a
capital display of ludo= 'mita.
Mears- James and Young's noted shop amuse the
road is deoorated with exceeding skill and taste. One
window is filled with cheeses, lard in ornamental
designs, and bacon, with mechanical figures, and in
the other a splendid array of Christmas niceties, those
" liuked-sweetnesses," bon-bons, fancy biscuits, and all
kinds of fancy fruits. Mesas. Jame' and Young
assert in another column they" move with the times,"
and anyone judging hem their stock will not be pre-
pared to deny this.
Of Mr. Dick's stook we will say hut little. Our
Weymouth friendaitwill be seen, testify io undualified
praise of their specialty, and epsek, too, from experi-
ence. we will 1,1 that speak the volumes nf which it is
capable. The shop is an exceedingly well stocked one,
owl the wi d ,vr r-sent. • pretty appearance.
Mr. Browning • shop deserves a sp•cial word. He
bias an excellent display of stationery and fancy goods,
and an extensive am naiad of Berlin, toe, and other
wool:. His st ,ck is very varied, and well worthy

Inspection.
The shop of Mr. R. J. Vine is most pleasingly
decorated with evergreens.
On or paessge down the street, we cime to Mr.
Sidi 'V* noted grooery establishment. Hie display of
porkers is very choice, and of jut the requisite fatness.
There ars aloo the finest cheeses. Cheddar and
truckles. Among the dairymen who supplied the
el& ndid little animals displayed here are Mr. Walden,
of Stafford, and Mr. S. Churchill, Ringcomb. Twelve
of the pigs are between five and six score, and one
over 20.
Over the way is Mr. R. B. Brown's shop, well.
stocked with waterproof garments, and what a bless-
ing they are at this time of year.
raking another routs. we reach South.dreet, where
we must first notice Mr. B. A. Hogc's handsome
windows, full of lovely goods fit for Christmas
presients.
We are next attriaded by Mr. Robinson's music
a iloon, made respienr.ent by Chinese lanterns. In his
estat,lishoseut will be found all kinds of musical
instruments, with abundance of mu.ic ; in fact, every.
thing that the musician will require, b sides a splendid
diqdsy of fancy goods.
Lovers of smoking should not fail to jay a visit to
Mr. Youncy's favourite shop, where the stock of the
weed is apparently endless.
Mr. I,,ckett's toy wirehoues is replete with three
amusing productions which fill the (beam of the
youngsters-
Messrs. Hannah's windows are most tastefully
arranged with artistic furniture, and the passer-by
catches glimpses of an immense stock of furniture
within.
Mrs. Last's well-known establishment la as pretty
55 uvoel. Great ta..te has been displayed in the
d.c rating of the windows. an', as in (miner years,
her stock will supply every need of the good house-
wife.
Mr. I. Parsons' display of cakes and sweets ie
very extensive irie, and his window pr,senta a very
pretty show. Throes love a good cake we should
recommend to walk as far as this well-koorn shoo.
Times desiring promote, gold or silver, .hould
patronise Mr. Tilley. who ha a splendid assortment
of such goods.. Mr. Vincent's windows are likewise
mod attractive with all manner of costly things fit
for friends at Quinton&

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