The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1870-12-20 00:00:00

DORCHESTER.

BAZ AR. —The Wesleyan, MITI 1:111C0 • baiter and
Chriattnee tree at the new Corn-exchange, on Monday
neit.

CHlTurmas HOLIDLTS. —On a requisition hem the
principal Stadium*, the Mayor (T. Bennett, K.qj re-
commends • general holiday on the Monday and Tues-
day after Christmas.
PUNT Iting.—The Hew. H. Zverott tuti limed the
12th annual statement of the penny bank, established
by the late rester of Holy 'riinity. Dui cg the you
there were all depositon, and the money melted WY
1..?J4 8a 4d.

Four •ID MOUTH DIIIWIL —Mr. Sept- HMO's
returns for the past week, which ere made up krday,
show that two now outbreaks have immured in this
division; two eattleand two pigs have died; 165 cattle
and 84 sheep have recovered; and there en now
affected-191 cattle, 2.7 sheep, and 10 seise-
Woman Mes's Isarteurs.—We are steamed to lee
it announced that Kr. Albert Brian, son of a former
county member, and the captain of the Wiraborne rifle
cartoon!l kive an illustrated hectare on Tharsday even-
ing, at the Town-hall, on " North Amelia. as it la,"
with a description of the Mormon and Shaker nets, do.
No doubt the lecture will be highly :ntereelni. sad we
trust that sit who wish well. to the lestittne • i 1 make
a point of being preempt.
31n D.R.V.—The annual sapper of the Dorehester
rifle corps took place on Tuesday evening, lithe Plume
of leathers inn, and was as maid, a most enjoyable
gathering. The dining-room was nicely adorned w.tk
evergreens and flowers, while the camp bennerets were
displayed on the walls, cad the tablas were decionted
with some Tiny choke plants from Mews. Hai is
and Son's. Of the repast we cannot speak too
highly; Corporal J. H. T. and Kn. Taylor did their
best. which means everything that could be wished for.
Oa behalf of Colonel Start, M.P., • benison:le present
of gun came from Critabel, and Ensign Williams via.,
kindly sent a supply as well. Wined of flee quality
were specially hail from Messrs. Hodges end Sons for
the occasioe. Captain Coombs presided, sod &Malicia
qaarter-Master-Sergeant Newman filled the vice-chair.
There were present—Lieutenant Hodges, lion. chaplain
the Bev. H. Everett, hon. surgeon Mr. A. Eamon, the
Mayor (Mr. T. Bennett), Alderman J. Galen.
Frost, Mr. G. H. Davis, Mr. T. Sauuders, jao., Kr. H.
W. Hodges, Mr. G. Mabee, Mr. C. Permit.,, M. Deane,
In., the company numbering about 60- Gran we said
by the Chaplain. After the loyal and pataiotio toasts,
Captain Coombs proposed "the Bishop end CloTgy of
the Diocese," coupled with the Rev. 11. Eveiett, whom
be cordially welcomed. The ehaplain ths 'kid them
for so kindly receiving bite, and expresiod
his warm approval of the volunteer movement.
The prises gained daring the past manna were
then distributed. Captain Coombe proposed the 11000061-
ml competitors, and Privates Hogg and Matford replied.
The Mayor and Corporation was then given. Mr.
Bennett, M.. Gel*, and Kr. Gregory returned thanks.
" The sakemiben and the donors of wises" was
responded to by Mr. Saunders- The Mayor proposed
the health of 'Captain Danube sad the toast was ye ,/
heartily drunk. Captain Coombs thanked them for
their kindness, and expressed his gratification at the
condition of the corps. He oonfideatly seseitad there
was no company in the county. or itched in Eogl
that could bout of being more unitel, more earnest,
more indelatigiable 11 their endeavours to render them-
selves what all riflemen should be, anent members of
their cotpe--(applense.) The health of Lime Hodges
was cordially received, and, in replying, he reviewed
the shooting history of tin season. Ensign WiNaras's
health followed, sad then "Dol. Start, M.P., and Iln
H. Genet Start, M.1'.," each receiving cordial applause
"The hoc. surgeon, Kr. KOISOCI" was proposed, and the
compliment acknowledged. Captain Coombe gan the ,
health of Battalion tjaerter-Mister Sergeant Newman, •1
making mention of his emineet /onion te the seem
and the toast was enthusiastically drank. Mn. Newman
replied, expreashag the pleasure it afforded him to do
anything for the good of the corps. "The Pageants,"
" The Corpoeali," and other toasts followed inel
the health of the host and hostess with speslal w
m in? '
mention their catering. Daring the evening " .1. ."
gave • number of longs in his owe isimitable style,
accompanied by Min All.. Taylor on the pianoforte,
affording the greatest pleasure. Other volunteen
swig, and the harmony of the evening was eseelleatly
maintained.

PeTTY SEWN ore. llonday.—Elorstant John
of the sotb regiment, wrs brougtat up by P. C.
Mitchell, sie • deserter. H. tat Trowbrid4a on the I.U. Dec.
Ile said be had no 'MenHon of deserslog; he had • good
with him. Committed n I fetched by the
authorities. .1. Bishop, Neg., was the m.- ,:strate.
0001 ITT PalIT Barelore, entutday.—Befon H.
Williams, ran. (uhainnash I. Pearce, 8.. O. F. Steward,
Ent., and C. E. Astell, Esq.
11101/04 oooaoa. nptaEo of the Vl'yb " Young Mary,"
was sinnansiod for •eitAllog • issetuaa waned Clawles Dunn.
The rawl is lying in Purttlind Soots. Leal Ileuday mot
(ho mato an.l complement mired tin captain ; In the
sits:moon they landed his wits —she a td four ci 'Wren living on
hoard The captain and hi. w,o gen: turret back to the
smog in the evening. but, In masespinne, as er: • amid, of
complainant'. sot pulling, the boat drifted eatilla of the billy-
Lsn , 1.11,1 the captain had to get two men r-out • Prussian brig
to pull them to the hillyboy. On being pot oa board the cat.
tan went to the forecastle,whon some words, lullow: I by blows,
even. :ad between him and Hurl, ho the sours, which Dunn'.
troika:re wore ,wry muait torn. Nest morning the captain dis-
charged him. There merned 1.1110 suopiLlou that they were
all drank tegether. and OW Bench diemLmod the
Howard appeared for the Captain.

000111 TV 00173 T, ThaVday.—Before T. E P. Lefrog,
Eim.—lbero were 82 fresh piummonam. twe mijoereed
cues. four jadgments, and a probate ease.
Morin Croft v. Ti:ard, vu an a -non to recover
pomemion of a tenement at Maiden Newton. It seemed
the cottage belonged to a tautly of six, and one of
plaintiff'• brothers, whe vu eahpor lead to prove the
Doti& on defendant mid he never consented to the
notice anti did not wont defendant to leave.—Non.

'loam v. Brtuns was a cue of horse wa rusty. Mr.
4. Pow Meows. A•drews and Pope) for plaintdf, mad
Mr. Weston for dam lit. Plaintiff is • urriar of
kin jdwsrenskide, and mid that.. the sth November
he saw defendant's mare armed for sal* In Dorehestar
market, but there was no mohair. Plaintiff spoke to
defeedant &butt lb. rubel '. and • bargain was 'Lusk.
Plaintiff stated that Bros o said " .tall you whit
111 do—you have the horse and try it, and 'I the horse
don't Gait you for your purpose, you IlitilTll it to me and
Lii rearm you your money. There's no lOWA 01 writing
Ii there P I ran't my any fairer than that." Upon
that phiatill paid him towards the purchase mosey
which wee to ha £l2. la • few days the bane showed
laraneem PLJatiff kepi it a little time to see If it
would reeovsr, when, India( it did not, he sent it
bank to defeadant'a stable and left it there ne
present astion was brought to mover the 03 paid.—
Defendaat's minion of the deal was that Is. tidal knew
it 'vs aend loy mistier, that b• wig inuamb4tsl