The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1867-01-08 00:00:00

BLANDPORD.

CHRISTMAS COMCSRT.--A MIMS& entertainment, 1
by Mrs. Edwards and the Blandford Glee Union,
took place on Wednesday evening, January 2nd, in
the Corn•Exobange, which, we regret teeny, was but
thinly attended, the very severe weather which set in
on the previous day deterring • great many from being
present. In addition to Mr. Ewe' champion band,
Mrs. Edwards had secured the services of Mr.
Drayton, one of the lay vicars of Wells Cathedral,
whose splendid barritone voice was beard to great
advantage in Handel's "Samson," and more
especially in Debilen's fine old English song, "The
lass that loves a sailor ;" nor must we omit to notice
Mr. J. Skivington's well-deserved encore fot D.
Godfrey's song, "Keep your powder dry," which
he sang with good taste and feeling. The following
pieces were very nicely sung by the Glee Union:—
Sacred—anthem, "0 Lord, how manifold are Thy
works ;" Angels song, " Bloslsis Gloria ;" carol,
" Christ was born carol, "God rest ye merry
gentlemen ;" song and chorus, "The first Nola ;"
anthem, "Behold I bring you glad tidings."
Secular—part song, "Hail, merry, merry Christ-
mas ;" glee, "Breathe soft ye winds ; madrigal,
"The wintry winds are blowing ;" chorus, "The
roast beef of Old England I" glee, "Here in cool
grot." "The Death of Nelson," on the fugal born,
by Mr. T. Hunt, was played in a masterly style and
loudly applauded, as was also Buckley's Quick
March, "Johnny comes marching home," Which
was performed (by desire) by the band; a welts,
"Emmeline," was also much admired. Mr. Dray.
ton was also lionottred with an encore to "The
three ages of love," by Loder, and Mr. W. Lsoce in
Wrighton's song, "Winter's warm fireside."
Indeed, the whole passed off admirably so far.. the
singing and music were concerned, but it required
Owlet the heroism of a musical enthusiast to put tip
with the °oldness of the room and the dimness of the
gaslight; indeed, the latter, was • positive disgrace,
considering the high charge which is made for the
room.

DEATH PROM BURNING. —OO Pridat laat an
inquest waa held at the New Inn, Esstatreet,
Blandford, before W. R. Atkinson, Esq., coroner,
respecting the death of Isaac Squire, who expired
the preceding Wednesday night from injuries
received by burning. Mr. G. Vanner having been
chosen foreman of the jury, they prooeeded to view
tli. body, which presented • ahoeltihg appearance.
The following evidence was given :—Elita Squire
said : I am • single woman; the deceased Was my ann.
On Wednesday lad, about II o'Clock in the morning,
I left the deceased and him little brother, George,
between five and six years of age, down stairs near
the fire. They were sitting down. I went up.
stairs to shake the beds. I bad not been there more
than five minutes when • young man, darned Onias
Gallop, cried out fire. AB I WAS going down stairs
be said the child was all on fire. I ran' down, and
when I got there I found Mrs. Isaacs and Gallop
had taken the °lathes off the child all but one sleeve.
I left them with the child ant ran for Mr. Ingram.
Ile gave me some cotton wadding, and came to see
the child almost directly. li• said when be saw it
that it Mould not live, and sent me for some
medicine to ease it. pain. The child waa easier after
taking the medicine. It was burned very much
about its stomach, thighs, neck, and arms. It died
about five minutee before twelve the same night. I
have often left my children together by themselves,
brit they never met with any accident before. The
other child could net give me any account of bow
the accident happened, het I think it. little pinafore
must have caught the fire aa the grate is very low.
There were no Inciter matches within it. reach.—
Louisa Ileac, wife of Henry Isaac, said : live next
door to bet eitneee, and was in my own room about
II o'clock, when I heard • child crying. I went to
the door, and saw the child in flames. I celled out.,
thinking the mother would hear. Goias Gallop
name and took up the child and laid it on its back,
and when its mother came they had got its clothes
nearly ofL The other little boy was on the other
side of the room. When the mother went to work
she always put the fire out before she went. —Goias
Gallop said: I lived in the same bowie as the
deceased child. I heard the child scream, and on
opening the door saw the child in flames. I took
off its clothes and called out for its mother. I
burnt my hand.—The Coroner commended this
witness for him conduct and propene* of mind. —The
jury, without any hesitation, returned • verdict of
'Accidental &MIA by burning."