The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1877-09-04 00:00:00

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Cocrsyr Corm—Judge Lefroy will hold no courts
during September.
There vrill be no alteration in the time-tablee of the
Great Western Railway for the ensuing year.
We hear that His Royal Highness the Prince of
Wales will probably visit Lord Alington, at Crichel,
during the coming shooting season.
THE CorINTY PRI9Ov has been inspected by Admiral
Hornby, one of the newly-appointed Prison Commia-
sionert. The admiral was accompanied on his rounds
by Mr. E. W. Williams and the Governor, Mr.
Laurance.
Fuser iv Ararer.—The thermometer on the gram
registered 28 degrees below freezing point, at Rew,
on Friday morning. French beans were cut down at
Norton Hawkefield, both on that morning and the
one before. There were slight traces of frost in this
district.
Arittrric Deaciikseaa.—We are pleased to be en-
abled to state, that thanks to the pluck and energy of
• few young townsmen, and the kind acquiescence of
Captain Hodges, the drill.hall in now fitted up as •
gymnasium. A capital code of rules hoe been
agreed
to, membership-entries are numerous, and wep
that Mr. L. Robinson. who so ably acts as hon. sec.,
may be. congratulated upon a thoroughly successful
opening-day.
INSPLCTION of, TAT:ROYAL ITOIL4gAIeItLLIRT. -The
D Battery C Brigade of the Royal Horse Artillery,
stationed here, were inspected by Colonel Smyth, R.A.
Portsmouth. The men mustered about 100 strong in
the barracks equare in delightful weather at three
o'clock on Thursday afternoon. Major the lion. A.
Stewart was in command, 'Amts. Laclachian and
Montgomery being also present Ths battery marched
past in quick time and went through sword exercise.
Colonel Smyth examined the hospital and the various
offices f the barracks, as also the stables. The gallant
offieer further made a close inspection of the hooks. On
Friday morning the men proceeded to the drill ground
at Maiden Castle, being in readiness at ten ,ick ti
receive Vie ,aspectin I Steer. The weather was again
of a fay unable character. They had on this occasion
their sic nine-pounder guns. They marched past in line
at does interval, ranked past by single file, trotted put
be sections, galloped past in column of hat batteries,
wheeled into line and advanced at a gallop, halted and
performed various other field movements. The
inspection reflected the usual credit upon this fine
battery.

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A werriEn in the World says •—What is this I hear about
• dbturbance at the club at Coal Can it be possible
that any gentleman of high rank so far forgot himself as
to smash windows and glosses in • brawl, and that others
aided and abetted him
MIL NEER! AT THE ROYAL —Mr. Neelsek generous
efforts to increase the funds of the hospital by giving a
morning and evening cositume recital at the Royal Hotel
on Thursday did not meet with that support which they
deserved. On neither occasion was there a large attend-
ance. The reeitals were from "She Stoops to Conquer
and "Mon of the Day."
RWWEE BY A YOUNG Loy.—On Wednesday bust a lady
had a narrow escape from drowning. She had swam out
some distance on the ebb tide, and when far out of her
depth was waged with faintness. When on the point of
sinking her faint cry of "help" was heard by Miss Edith
Wilding, a young lady resident of the town, who at Once
swam to the rescue, dived, and at great personal risk
brought the sufferer to the surface, and after a long effort
succeeded in bringing her safe to shallow water. Means
of rescue should be provided for such case.
EXCURSION FROM WETMOUTFI. —On Thursday the
members of Trinity Church choir, the teachers belonging
to the schools, and a large party of friends had a very
delightful day's excursion to Lulworth at the invitation of
the Rev. J. D. Addison and the Rev. V. F. Ransome.
They were accompanied by Trinity School drum and fife
band. The party were conveyed to the scene of the day's
enjoyment in the Premier steamer, which had been
engaged especially for the occasion. At noon the party
partook ot an excellent oild collation in the open air, after
which they went in various directions in search of amuse-
ment, On their return a capital tea was provided, and
shortly afterwards the Premier arrived for the purpose of
conveying them back to Waymonth. On the &crass
the bay the band played several tunes, and t e choir sang
senile, and in this manner an hour was most pleasantly
spent. The day's excursion was one of thorough enjoyment
to all.
Sotmeit IMPALED. —As the last train was leaving
Rodwell station on Thursday night, a private named
Nelson, belonging to the 20th regiment, ran down as the
train WA.3 moving out of the station, took hold of the
handle of a door, and tried to get into the carriage ; but
this was, of course, very dangerous, and the station-
master and his assistant tried to detain him, and called
to the engine-driver, so that the train was stopped before
It had gone far. The man was saved from going under
the ghee% and then a policeman was sent for. Before
the constable arrived, the soldier tried to get over the
iron fencing, and managed to run one of the spikes into
his thigh. On the fence the soldier stayed till the police-
man Look bins, and it was found that he had an awkward
wound in the thick part of the inside of the thigh.
P.C.'s Carter and Westlake removed him. He had lost a
large quantity of blood, awl wns gent to the Weymouth
Royal Hospital, whence on Saturday he was removed to
Portland.
Royal. DORSET Tacirr Cum—The annual general
meeting of this club was held at the Clnlehouse on
Saturday, the 25th inst., the Kiri of Elton, sire-
commodore, in the chair. The meeting was numerously
attended. Amongst those present were the Marmite of
Londonderry, Lord Cremorne, Lord Rivers, Rev, Sir
Talbot Baker, Bart, Mr. G. C. Bentinck, M P., Mr.
Philip Pereeval, Mr. William Jessop, Captain Tattnall,
R.N., Mr. Montague Guest, Mr. Charles Hamlin', me.
The accounts for the past year were duly read and passed.
Several alterations and addition, to the rules were
proposed and carried unanimously. After a vote of
thanks to the chairman, proposedby the altirquie of
Londonderry and seconded by Lord Rivers, the proceedings
terminated. The following candidatee were elected at
the ballot which took place subsequent to the meeting;—
Lord Wolverton, Lieut. -C,olonel Sir George Clay, Bart,
Hon. Ralph Harbor'), Limit.. General l'arker, Mr. Edward
W. B. Portman, Mr. Charles Hamilton Sotheby, Dud
Compton (yawl Wasp, Li ton.). Captain Harvey, late felth
Regiment Cu Amethyst, 7111 tons).
Saitiots COMMIES —On Tuesday, before the Mayor (Mr.
Lunilie), Dr. Drew, Mr. B. Hopkins. and Mr. I', Abbott,
George Collin, was brought up charged with being drunk
and riotous and assaulting William Elliott Richards.—
Remanded for a week, Collins's own hail to be accepted
for hie appearanee.
TWO GLASSES OF GROO.—John Guy was charged with
being drunk in charge of a wheel-chair; but, as he had
not his license. be was sent home to fetch it —P.C.
Bartlett on Friday afternoon, found defendant with a
lady in his chair, although he himself was the worse for
drink. —Guy said a gentleman had given him two glasses
of grog. He hoped that his worship would not be hard
upon him. —The Mayor suspended the license for two
days, Wednesday and Thursday, and ordered him to pay
the costs.
ARLEIVE LAMOUACIF--Jesse SprIlsRUM wag summoned
for u..ing abusive and threatening language to Mary Ann
Toinkins, —Last Tuesday evening, about eight o clock in
St. Buryetreet, complainant wag standing at her door,
when Spranklin abused somebody. She did not know
who it was he was abusing; but he turned to her, and
said "It is you, you Templar," and charged her with
being the means of turning him out of his house. He was
the worse for drink.—Elizabeth Ann Croad was standing
at her door shoat eight o'clock last Tuesday evening,
when be heal% Spranklin abusing the plaintiff. He
accused her that Mr. Toinkins had gone to Mr. Nangle,
and caused him (Spranklin) to leave the house—Defen-
dant said they all knew what a woman's tongue wee:
the people there wanted to get him out of the street,
they were all against him.—The Mayor said the language
Spranklin had used ought not to have been used by any
one; but as there seemed to be no intention on prisoner's
wrt to beat the woman, they would bind him in £5, to
keep the peace for three months.
Bilk.' and Charles Pittman were
charged with causing an obstruction by fighting on the
Quay. One of them pleaded "having had drink on a
weak ittomach."—Dr. Drew said that last Friday evening
between six and seven, he was paining along the Quay,
and heard some men quarrelling about the division of
some money. One challenged the other to fight: hat the
other (he believed it was Bilke) did not wish to fight.
Witness stepped in to stop the tight, and got one of the
blow.; but it was not intended for him. On this *omen(
the men pinioned the defendants. There was • large
number of people there, witnessing the boateracine, and
the fighting much obstructed the passengers. —Pitman
said that Bilke came out of a boat, and challenged any
one to fight—The Bench, considering that this was a time
of enjoyment. let them off on payment of costs, the Mayor
giving them the advice to enjoy themselves in future
without snaking themselves such fools.
UNLICRIISRD HAWK'S°. —JameA Danford was brought
up for hawking without a license on August 25.—P.C.
Bartlett proved the cue, having found defendant in St.
Thomas-street, offering fruit for sale, with • basket
When asked for his ticket he said Mr. Cleal had his
ticket; but Mr. Meal had only a license for himself.—
Fined Is., including costs.
Dntr.sgeeszse. —Alfred and Elisabeth Read were charged
with being intoxicated, and obstructing the highway, on
August 21st P.C. Carter, about 20 minutes past nine in
the evening of that day, heard • noise and came towards
Mr. Jeffers's shop, on the Bridge, when he found both
defendants on the pavement, using bad lanuage. Ile
ordered them home when Read cursed and swore at him
all the way going home, and Mrs. Read was drunk and
stumbled on going up Chapelry steps.—Fined ss. each,
for being drunk—William Vint, of Wyke Regis, drunk,
was, on the evidence of P.O. Carter, fined ss.—James
Groves and Thomas Siessisonds were brought up for being
drunk and riotous on August 25th.—Sergt. Apisey saw
defendants opposite the Theatre, fighting and drunk.—
Simmonds admitted having had three pints of Moment
Devenish's ale • hut he was not drunk Groves struck
him and knocked hint down.—Grovee said the quarrel
arose from some one treading on another man's
foot in the Theatre. —The Superintendent said that
Groves was fighting also on Sunday morning —Simmonde
was dismissed; but Groves was fined es.—Jospi Wiltiarse
was brought up for being drunk in Trinity-road. P.C.
Carter foundhim, and prisoner wanted to fight —Fined
Si. end coats.
BEGGING. —Clemente, • tailor, for begging was brought
up by P.C. Haneford, who can him talking with his
fingers se if he was deaf and dumb. On being asked if
he had an! money, he said yea, Is. ; but he tried=
bounce out of the people, for a "wet"—D'
with a caution.
TITER lIT AN ARTILLERTMAS.—Conishiu
artilleryman, was brought up hem* the Bowen
on Tuesday, for stealing part of a onkel ham. the
of James Gibbing, of Trinity Road, awl ales fir=
breaking • pane of glass value 7s. id.—The said
that last night about nine o'clock, be wee ia back
kitchen, when he heard a smash went W. agid found
that a pane of glass in the front window had boo broken.
and Mlb. of ham stolen, worth le. ed. •Ragga,—p.e.
Stiekland found the defendant in Trinity
na the
Nelson Inn, with the ham in his hand d
, and as
stealing it, when the prisoner said he was bee /Oft to
take it back. Defendant had been drinking bat use lot
drunk. Prisoner asked to be tried by Os lisech. hod
pleaded guilty, wing that he took the bags because be
was hungry.—The Mayor said this was an unwarrantable
offence aid sentenced him to fle days hard labour.
Tog TRATELLINO MENDERS. —Chords. Steward and Jahn
itteliell were brought up on Wednesday evening before
the borough outlichstm charged with stadiag as at
Illteenyence from Ellen Hitt —MD widens, whoa Hue at
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