The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1865-06-06 00:00:00

POOLE.

• ATTFIEPTED &CAP; -"lriton7 THE GLOL.—At the
borough petty seesiolas,May 11, a boy named George
Harris was committed to Poole gaol for three
months' hard labour, for feloniously reoeiving a
quantity of twine which it appeared he had induced
two younger boys to steal from the premises of Mr.
Balaton, twine manufacturer. Whilst Harris was
day by day occupied oakum-picking, he secreted a
number of pieces of yarn, which be strongly tied
together, until be had improvised a rope sufficiently
long, as far as he could judge, to reach the top of the
prison wall. Hie next endeavour was to procure
something in the shape of a hook, which when at.
tached to the rope and flung over the wall would
make itself fast, and thus afford him the means of
hoisting himself from one end of the rope to the
other. He eventually succeeded in laying his bands
upon a crooked piece of iron, to which he tied one
end of the rope, and whilst in the airing yard on
Saturday evening he threw the rope over the wall.
Unfortunately, however, for the success of whatever
further plan he had in view, a violent ringing at
once commenced, and the governor of the gaol, Mr.
Whitehall, was quickly on the spot. It seems the
prisoner was ignorant pf the fact that a piece of wire
connected with the alarm bell runs along the top
of the gaol wall, and immediately this wire was
touched by the rope the bell rang, and a loud alarm
was raised. Harris very innocently accounted for
what he had done by saying he had no wish or
intention to escape from gaol, he merely wished to
have • look over the wall, and see what was going on
in the street outside. We need scarcely say that
Mr. Whitehall, did not thus far:humour his inclination,
but instead, locked him up in his cell and took
immediate possession of the prison-breaking
apparatus which he had so ingeniously contrived.
BLAISIDFORD ST. MARY.

FRIENDLY AND BENESIY SOCIETY. The
anniversary of this club was celebrated on
Wednesday. After the customary perambulation in
:procession, headed by the Whiter:lurch Temperance
brass band, they went to Blandford St. Mary's
Churoh Prayere were read by the rector, the Rev.
J.. Mansfield, and the lesson, by the Rev. Mr.
Clasher, curate of Durweeton. The entbem was
'taken from xiv. chap. St. John, 16, 17, l verses.
The Rev. J.A. Quirk, rectorof Blandford, preached*.
very appropriate sermon, taking as his to' t Proverbs
xxx. chap., 24 to 28 verses. At the conclusion the
members, preceded by the rector and Mr. Quirk,
proceeded to dinner, which was prepared in a field,
belonging to Mr. James, by Mr. Ridout of the
Crown and Anchor Inn, and was both excellent in
quality and abundant in quantity.—The chair was
taken by J. Hector, Esq., supported by the Revs. J.
Mansfield and J. R. Quirk, Mr. S. Oakley, Mr. James,
Mr. T. Smith, and other friends. About 150 sat down.
On the removal of the cloth, the Chairman gave the
usual loyal and patriotic toasts. Mr. J. Munday,
one of the Bth Dorset. responded on behalf of the
Army, Navy, and Volunteers.—The Chairman then
gave "The Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese."
He was very pleased indeed to have with them that
day the rector cif the pariah) j and the Rev. J. R.
Quirk, who though only latitly name to reside
amongst them, had lost no opportunity of helping
forward the temporal as well as the spiritual interests
of the people. They had lately had an opportunity
of participating in that gentleman's kindness, and he
(the Chairman) WU sure that the success of the
exhibition must have been very gratifying to Mr.
Quirk. They had also to thank him for his excellent
sermon that day, and for his kindness in being
present. (Loud cheers.)—The Rev. J. Mansfield,
in acknowledging the toast, said be hoped that all
whet heard the sermon would profit by the lessons
ineurcitted. He trusted that their conduct that day
would be stich es to gi/e no offense. He regretted
that at their last anniveradry tree of their number
had so done. If they valued the sepport of the
honorary members they would be careful int this
respect. He was glad to say that the club had
marked their disapproval of the conduct he alluded
to by fining the offending parties. The conduct.
of the majority at church that day had been all
that could be desired. He wished the members
every happiness, end the club the greatest success.
He thanked them for the heart, response they had
given to the toast. As regarded the Diehep, after
the strong expression of dissent which had been put
forth against him, chiefly with regard to his late
charge, it was pleating to find such testimony as was
given of his character by independent gentlemen
who bad lately been through the diocese. The rev.
gentleman then read an extract from the London
Reviele, which we published some time ago, speak-
ing of the Bishop's goodness of heart, charity,
unceasing ehergyi and general courtesy to all. He
(Mr. Mansfield) was erne all who knew the Bishop
would most cordially endorse these remarks. (Loud
cheers).—The Rev. J. R. quirk thanked the com-
pany for the enthuaiastic way they had responded to
the toast, and remarked that the two parishes of
Blandford and Si. Mary's were so intimately con-
nected with each other that what was interesting to
the one was also to the other. He trusted that the
good feeling which now existed would always
prevail, and that if there was any rivalry it would
be in works of usefulness, and love. The chairman
had spoken of the ethibition lately held in Bland-
ford, the success of which wart ri Bourg° of great
gratification to him. Hewed to see another year,
he hoped that it would be extended to the villages
around, and to their friends at St. Mary's they
would be glad to give the most advantageous
position for any work they might exhibit. (Load
cheers). The rev. gentleman ooncluded by wishing
success to the Blandford St. Mary's Chub, —The
Chairman then gave "The health of the noble
patron, Sir W. Marriott," which was drunk with
three times three. This was followed by the health
ref Mitchell Henry, Esq.—The Chairman then gave
"Success to the Blandford St. Mary's Club." He
was sorry to say they were not progressing so well
as he could have wished. During the past year they
had very heavy demand on the funds through Hines'.
and death of members. Bat notwithstanding this
they had been enabled to add to their stock
£l6 17e. 88. Some years ago be called their
attention to the necessity of economy, and advised
them to add the subscriptions of their honorary
members to their funds. Unfortunately they did
not agree with his proposition, and what was the
consequence—it was this, that they had swallowed
£2OO which they might have sieved, and which they
would have been glad of now. There was another
thing he wished to notice. It was this. Other
societies gave their members the option of attending
the festival or not, as they saw fit. They could
not compel any member to attend. It was purely
optional. One of their members had spoken to him
of the advisability of employing a doctor, bet he was
opposed to doing so, as it would be a great drain
upon their feeds. They had now five permanent
members on their funds at las. per week each, and
therefore they must be very careful not to increase
their expenditure more than they could help. He
believed, as one of their trustees, everything bad
been done for their interest that could be done, and
be trusted that if spared to meet together next year,
they would have to congratulate them on a larger
balance in hand.—Mr. Coward, one of the members,
gave has his opinion theta regular medical attendant
ehould be employed. It would be easy enough for
each member to subscribe ls. per year extra towards
, a doctor.— Mr. T. Smith, the secretary, said that
I.some few years ago they had three medical men in
: socoession, but after considerable dissatisfaction the
haplan was discontintied.—Mr. Oakley was of opinion
t this question should be considered at •
special meeting, and the matter dropped. The
health of Mr. T. Smith was then proposed, and
very warmly received.—Mr. Smith expressed his
satisfaction that they were able to 'how so good a
balance as £l6, after a year of heavy calls upon their
funds. He was exceedingly pleased to have to
announce that Mr. Quirk had expressed a wish to
become • honorary member. (Loud cheers). —The
Chairman's health was then proposed by the Rev.
J. Mansfield.—Mr. Hector briefly responded, and
proposed "The health of Mr. James and the rest of
the Visitors."— Mr. Oakley announced that Mr.
James had also agreed to become a honorary
member. (Lend cheers). Mr. James returned
thanks.—The Chairman then gave "The health of
Mr. iiident," which having been acknowledged, the
baud played the " Maimed Anthem," and
company .separated •to esjoy. the
.pleaseres a
dance, to the 'Arsine of ow( of the beat village I'
in the nekbOurhood. Then are 178
members belonging to the club.