The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1876-02-01 00:00:00

OBBNE ABBAS,

EsTairsimiegirr.7—An entertainment of singing and
reading was given at the school-room on Thursday
evening, the Rev. J. llosegood presiding; capital
being sung by the choir, and a pleasant evening
TErridogi AL —On Monday the inhabitants of passed.,
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neighbourhood presented Dr. J. Ewens, who is about to
leave Cerne, with a testimonial/ consisting of a very hand-
souse timepiece for lir. and an elegant electro-plated
swing tea kettle for Mrs. Ewens. The presentation took
place at the New Inn. Amongst those present were—The
Rev. W. J. and Mrs. Pope (iodruanstone), Dr. and Mrs.
Bland (Forston) Mr. Henry Norman and the Misses
Norman, Mr. FL Norman, Misses Norman (2) Miss C.
Dunning, Mr. T. Dunning (Sydling), Mr. J. lieUyar, Mrs.
Ilellyar,- Mr. W. Beach. Mr. J. Biles. de. The timepiece
bears the following inscription:—" This timepiece is pre-
sented to John Ewens, Esq., L. R.C.P. London, LR.C.S.
Edinburgh, and LS.A., on the occasion of his leaving
Cerne, by a number of his patients and friends, as a small
token of their high esteem for his private and professional
character." The presentation was made by the Rev. W.
J. Pope, rector of (i.linanstone, who spoke in the highest
terms of the private worth and piofeuional skill of Dr.
Ewens, and expressed much regret that he (Dr. Ewens)
was leaving the neighbourhood. A framed vellum is in
course of preparation, and will contain the names of the
subeeribers.

BALL—The annual ball to the servants and employis on
Lord Digby's estate took place at Minterne House, on
Friday evening, the number present, including friends,
being about a hundred. The festivities were held in a
large room, which was prettily decorated for the occasion,
and reflected great credit on those engaged in the work,
and also Mr. Mills the head gardener, who superintended.
Mr. J. Robinson's band from Dorchmiter performed some
capital music. Dancing commenced at ten and continued
until one, when the company adjourned to the dining-room
to partake of an excellent supper. To Mrs. Massey the
guests were indebted for this elegant repast. Dancing
was resumed and continued with unabated vigour until
six am. During the ball light refreshments were liberally
served. All the guests are greatly indebted to the
respected house steward, Mr. Tracy, and to Mrs. Baylis,
the housekeeper, who did everything possible to ensure a
pleasant evening to all, and they were highly successful,
as all present were unaninious in voting it a most delight-
ful affair. Before separating Mr. Spinner, of Hilltield,
made a few suitable remarks respecting the candidature
of the lion. Captain Digby, and concluded by proposing
"The health of Lord Digbv," with thanks for his kind-
ness ; also that of Captain Digby. The toast was received
with the utmost enthusiasm. Then followed complimen-
tary toasts by other speakers, including "The Health of
Mr. Tracy and Mrs. Baylis," gee '• The health of Mr. Mills,
the head gardener." The company then separated, well
pleased with the hospitablereception they harlexperienced.
The Hon. Captain and Mrs. Marker and the lion. E.
sere present during the earlier part of the evening.
rem Sawooss, Wednesday.-- Before Sir 11. U. Clay, Bart,
Mr J. K Bridge, and Col. Diglay,
Charles Way, the landlord of Use "Antelope," was sum.
monad for a breach of the Licensing Act, viz., having his
house pen at a quarter to It p ni, on Christmas Eve—Defen-
dant almittod the offence, and was Stied gl and be meta

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Three young men who were present in the house were fined
58 each and costs.

Ja ones Warr, of Pulliam. was summoned for obstructing the
highway in the parish of Piddletr. lithkle on the 14th inst. It
appeared from the evidence of P.C. Burden the defendant was
the driver uf a waggon and two home, and that on the day in
question he left the waggon and homes for three-quartets a an
hour outside the " New Inn "—Fined 2. and Ss cans.
Edward MiicAeU was charged with being drunk on the
highway at Cent. on the 110th Burt —Defeinbuit pleaded guilty.
—Fined ft Wand 0. costs.
ASSAVLT.

Sainuel Gilbert V. John Sevisc.—Thls cue occurred at
Sydling. The defendant is a tanner, and the defendant. boy
In his ensploy.— It seemed that on the 17th inst Mr Berles saw
complainant throwing stones at some sheep, and took the law
into his own hands, and gave 011bert a good heating Case
dismiseed.— There were two other cross-summonses which were
also dismissed.
A number of petroleum licenses were renewed.

WHAT STAMFORD.
TREAT TO CHILDRZII.—On Tuesday afternoon the
children attending the day and Sunday schools, were
entertained by the kind-hearted rector and hi: wife, the
Rev, prebendary and Mrs. Smith, at the rectory. After
enjoying the good things provided a quantity of useful
and ornamental articles were distributed, and this being
over a magic lantern was exhibited in the schoolroom.