The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1863-09-29 00:00:00

spoof stIPPon of this statement, be called
Marsa Masten, wife of Mr. T. Maskn, of South.
down, who stated that she was talking win
her bother, the defendant, when oomplaioant
paned by. A conversation took place bc,seen
Smith and Beet, as to the agreement with Masten,
when the former said, "You area liar, and not a man
to your word." Defendant said, "I'll not he called a
liar by any man in the world." Smith then called de-
fendant a liar several times, when the latter said he
would not stand that. Smith then replied that be
would knock him from off his bores. Defendant said
he would see about that, and jumped off his hone, and
1 he was Pertain the horse did not knock consplainent
down. Smith held up his whip, swore at defendant,
and caught hold of his arm. t did not strike,
or make use of any had language towards Smith,
but advised him to go on quietly. Smith wanted
Best to strike him. but he would not do so. Defendant
puthed Smith down by bolding up his arm to keep him
off. She advised Smith sot to go near her brother, for
if he struck him be would kin him. Smith had ben '
drinking,but 135 t had not —The croseounsinatloe did
not elicit any fresh facts—Louisa Garland, a servant
in Mr. Masten's house, also gave corroborative ninnies.
—The evidence throughout was of the most conflicting
nature, and the Ban& therefore disinieed the
sumusona—Mr. Weston applied for a certificate of
diaconal, which, however, was opposed by Mr. Howard,
but it was overruled.and the Bench granted the request.
lillLZ Paris Ssoostais.—The annual shootips
or prizes amongst the members of the sth aR. .
is expected to take place in the first week of next
month. . .

A Boy OVZILBOARD. —A boy mimed Jeans fell
into the harbour on Saturday afternoon. Several
persons went to the rescue, but ultimately the lad
was saved by Mr. Shadwell, mate of the Again&
Bolonote Perri, Sentions, Townhall, Tuesday.—
Before J. Ayling and W. Symonda, Esqrs.
Daueleentinan. —Charles dealt was summoned by
William [hike for being drunk and abusive in the
market-house, It transpired from the evi-
dence that defendant keeps a stall there. On
the 18th inst., at sir o'clock in the evening, defen-
dant was there very drunk and abusive. lie
disturbed the other people in the market-house, and
ill-treated a boy.—Mr. Howard appeared for the
defence, and in cram-examination it was elicited
that the boy which defendant ill-neated, wee
quarelling with bim. Witness elm went towards
dehodant, but did not speak to house he was
afraid. Defendant did not address himself particu-
larly to witness.—Cleall was then charged with
assaulting Charles Denning the hey referred to. —The
lad, who mid he was 12yearsof age, appeared to know
the nature of an oak, deposed that on the 18th he
asked defendant if he (witness) broke his trucks,
when Cleall replied that be bad, and said he should
go to gaol, and attempted to take him. He resisted,
when devedant knocked him down and kicked him.
--Croes-ezamined : Witness kept a stall in the
market-house. When he asked defendant for the
tracks, the latter called him a thief, and wito.ss
called him we as well. Before defendant knocked
him down his (witness's) brother wanted him to
come away from Cleall, but be would not do so, as
he wanted to clew himself about the tracks. -Com-
plaineat's brother gave corroborative evidenos..—For
the defence, Mr. Howard contended that the boy
brought the assault upon himself by his conduct.
He could not deny that his client was drunk, but
stated that in future he was going to be a teetotaller
and sign the pledge.—The Bench said defendant was
the most iooorrigible fellow they ever met with.
He had so often promised amendment and broken
his promises, that they had no more faith in him.
Fined Si& for being drunk, and sentenced to 14
days' imprisonment, with bard labour, for the amok.
SCHOOL INSPICtIOII inn RBPORT. —Tbe Rev. W. W.
Howard, inspector of schools, visited Si.. Mary's
National Schools in July, and the following official
report has been received from the Committee of Counel
on Education :—Boys.—A good school, well taught, and
doing mach credit to its teachers. Girta—Diseipline
and order good. The mistress's influence over her
school generally good. Attainments of children credit-
able. hifaiits.—This school is in good order. The
children are bright, intelligent, and happy. Mistime
dose ber work with spirit, and is very kind to the little
Oaea.

RSVISION or tits Liar or Vcrreite.—Jobn Beetabrook
Holdsworth, Esp., barrister-at-law, will be in atten-
dance at the Guildhall, on the Ist of October, at two
o'clock, for the purpose of revising the list of voters for
the borough of Weymouth and Ile!combo Regis,.
&err. mi. DRILL.— About 50ot the members ef the .ith
D.& V., under the commend of Cap• Thresher, together
with their band, proceeded to Bridport on Tueaday
afternoon, for the purpose of joining in battalion drill
there with the Dorchester and Bridport cones. A rifle
match between representatives of the Weymouth and
Bridport corps also took plate on the saute day.
The some bas not come to hand, but the Weymouth
were beaten by 61 points.
CHURCH MISSIONARY 80CIZTY.— On Sunday three
sermons were preached in St. Mary's Church in behalf
of the funds of this !society ;in the morning by the Rev.
H. Berea, in the afternoon by the Rev. Ralph Lyon,
and in the evening by the Rev. Canon Savage. The
collections mooented to £46 16, 91. Sermons were
also preached at St. John's and Itedipole churches in aid
, of the mule object, when the collections were equal
tatisfactory. The anneal mewing, on behalf of the
society were held at the National Sohool-room, when
details of the society's operations were given by the
deputation, the Rev. IL Berne, Rev. W. F. Clay, associa-
tion secretory, and Canon &wage. Both meetings were
well attended, met Ilberel aollwAions ths
speakers' appeal for aid.
MR A/AUL MILT (THIS DAT).—We are very
pleased to announce that additions are being made to
the already fell prise list, and we know for • certainty
that many of the resident gentry would gladly ha..
aided the exhibition had there been a longer notice
given. We announce with confidence that eshibitione
will be held during the next mason, on • Feels which
will ma even the enetropolitan shows. There is an
every day increasing love for the beautiful is. Nature
and Art, end by such exhibitions as are anticipated
we not only int:mesas our own pleasures but scatter good
feelings and happiness amongst our imigtboure. We
glean from • letter in the secretary's poeseasion that
the worthy proprietor of the Poxwell estate, (J. T.
Trenrhard, Req.,) was the first in this neighbourhood
to in t rod tom es bibitiots amongst cottager., and he nobly
addsthat the good he has observed emanating from exhibi-
tions of cottage produce amongst his own tenants has
been of the most satisfectory diameter. Singular
enough the annual exhibition arronpt the cottager, on
his estate took place on Wednesday. The inhabitants
of Weymouth may expect • rich donaltreat on Tuesday
(this day) as the prim list is • most attractive one, and
the competition threate.us to be very brisk. Ta enhance
the pleasures of the afternoon • band will be in at-
tendance, and although the exhibition is to be the lest
treat of the IWILWIII WO venture to predict that it will
not be the lead.

PORTL 4.ND. DRIAD/UL Acciweee. A very
distreieing and fatal accident occurred early on Sunday
morning. It appears that • riwr named Newberry,
together with • KIM named Elijiop, belonging to the
lAvely Iddrhdlai had tome from Portsmouth for the
purpose of inspecting the mooriugs of H.M.S. Colonies.
On Baturdity night they went into the Albert public
boom, in couspeny with Captain BON, of the Lord John
Rowell. They left the boom about half-past ten,
deceased borrowing • boat belonging to the lest rimmed
ship for the purpose of proceeding to his own vessel,
They had not proceeded far before • squall oeertook
them and drove the boat ashore at the back of the
coaling jetty, adjoining the Hreakwater. They
attempted to put to sea again hot twice again were
unsuocerinl. By this time deemed and his comrade
were very much exhausted, being extremely wet and
cold, having been beating about for nearly four hours,
when Elthop euggested that they should land on the
jetty and endeavour to get on board the Lord
John Hassell. This they accordingly proceeded
to do, when the deceased, in jumping on the jetty, lost
his Wanes and fell to the ground killing hitneelf on the
spot. His companion, ending what had occurred, ran
to the Coast °toad station and obtained assistance, but
their aid was of no avail, end the poor fellow was
removed to the Breakwater Hotel, where an inquest wee
held on Monday, before F. C. &mall, Seq., ooroner,
when a verdict of "Accidental Death" was returned.
CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCISTT.—The annual sermons
in behalf of this society were preached in the parish
church by the Rev. T. Grieves, rector of Mekowbe
gram on Bunday, when very liberal oollections were
male in response to the rev, gentleman's appeaL The
juvenile meeting was held on Monday afternoon at the
parish school-room, Returns, when some Interesting
addremies were delivered illustrated by pictures. The
annual meeting was held in the perish school-room,
when the Elev. H. Barnes, vicar of Farrinedon, attended
aa• deputation from the parent weiety. The attendance
was very good, and the collections
MONCIETON.--80floot Tithat.—Throegh the
muiti-
6cence of the estimable lady of J. J. Farquharson,
the children attending the various schools in this
district were most bountifully resided with an excellent
' tee on Wednesday, the 16th itptant The school-room,
in which the treat took place, was besattlallydeeorated
with choice flowers, and presented • most charming
appearance. On the arrival of the worthy squire and
his lady the children formed in procession, beaded by a
bend, and, aecompanied by the shire and gentry of the
neighbourhood, proceeded through the village, and
thence to the school-room. We need hardly say that
the excellent plum cake and other provisions were
heartily **yeti by thole present. Nor were the aged
women and thou' who could not attend forgotten, an
abundant supply of plum lake being sent to each. After
tee, the noble Legion owe, with his usual
liberality, gave die aged women • dontion. and also
distributed sispencee to the children. The evening was
spent by the happy party in various amusement'
(dancing being the thief) and the whole were kept op
with good spirit. The entire arrangemoote were under
the sapsrintendenee of Nrs. Rads, under wham excellent
nuisegereest all passed off soot satidectorily. A
similar treat wee also given by Md. Farquharson to the
ebildree and aged poor wow, of Mahn
BLA N DFORD. - Bnr Do min —On
Wednesday, the Elrd inst., about 30 rank and file
of this corps unstinied in front of the Townhall,
under die command of Ensign Atkinson and
Beim Abbot, and, preceded by the braes
Veltdr:at;aod-Ilte beads, marched down Fastviont
to the new railway station, en route to attend the
wing drill of the Battalion at Wimborzie, where
they were met by their septum. After going
through a variety of evolutions with their oompamons
in arm, belonging to other corps, the company rw
tamed hone by the 7.20 train.
Draconian CLAIM—Been of the members of
the Working Mlles Club, being of opinion that the
formation ore discussion dam would greatly tend to
the encome of that innintion by ameing the young
man of die town to take a more lively internist in its
proceedings, convened a meeting on Wednesday
night at the club-non The chair was taken by
Mr. B. Meadsn, and a nods of ralesailepted, imbjest
to On approval of the mennittee of the Working
Maa's Olin. We nadenessid that it is proposed for
the dissession alms to men moos a week, and that
tie okid mats of Ms dor Aliens PM finked of