The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-22 00:00:00

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1871.

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APPOISTIUNT. —The Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of '
Salisbury, has collated the It.v. Thomas Alexander
Falkner, clerk, )1 A., to the vicarage of Winterborne
Monkton with Wrwiek Basset, Wilts, void by the death
lorlship's donation in light
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of the Rev. F.,. Vicary, clerk, the last insumbent
tother,i.
"COMMITTID TO THI DOllBll7 COUNT'T PRISON.—
sasiows Thomas leaflet, stealing brandy at WO'
bildbo 1;1107.8ing to hi
mourh,—Hard Labour Alfred Brownies, stealing
money at Dorchester, 3 mouths; Philip Curti., aggra-
vated assault at Marnhull, 3 months; Charles Ilabgood,
assault on pollee at Wimborne, 2 months; Mary Jane
Cimitery, riotous conduct at Weymouth, and Emily
Cornick, vagrancy at Weymouth, 1 month; George
Gregory, assault at Weymouth, 15 days; Caroline
Hawker, rogue and vagabond at Weymouth, and Ann
North,damaging • window at Cranborne, 7 days.—,lnt-
prisomment : John James, ill•treatlng • horse at Wry.
mouth, 14 days.

DORCHESTER.
THI Registrsr•Oeneral's report gives the population
Of Dorchester as 7,575. Births in the last quarter 72,
deaths 42, including one from fever and one from
diarrhote,
MILITARY. —As soon as the autumn manceurras are
completed Lieutenant Andrews's battery of Royal Horse
Artillery will proceed to Dorchester and occupy the

barrack; here.
LEO•4-11r. Woodforde Rooks. of the Western
Circuit, has been appointed by the Recorder of Bristol
(Mr. Montagu Bore, Q.C.) to be Deputy Judge of the
Tolzey Court of that city, in the room of the late Mr.
J. LI. Wadham.
ACCIDEPTS. —Dorset seems to have had during 1870
a plethora of accidents; for, from "a year's claims" of
the Accident Inaursnoe Company, we find it has paid
for acs;dents in Dorset in the past year no less than
C 47 181: 91.
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RIFLZ CORPS. —Sargeant-lostruotor Legg has IO•
turned from Birmingham with a oertificate of efficiency
as to the cleaning and repairs of arms. The Dorchester
corps were instructed in tent drill on Friday, prepara-
tory to the Aldershot camp; and manifested con-
siderable aptitude in raising and striking the canvas
huts. The battalion wall join the camp on the 9th

ptember, about 500 strong.
SOUTH AIIRRICAN MISSIONARY SOCIITY.—In South
America there are 350,000 English people. whose
Chriatianity has been uncared for by any of the great
missionary societies ; the establishment, therefore of
the South American Missionary Society was • good
work, and it 11 worthy of support. On Tuesday even-
ing there was &capital meetiog at the Town-hall, pre.
aided over by the Hey. E. W. Pears, when the Rev.
H. B. Ackworth gave details of the origin and Progress
of the society's work. illustrating it admirably with
diagrams. At the close £3 Gs ca was contributed, and
several collecting cards were taken.
Doncitgerea GAS COMPANY.—Tho annual meeting
of shareholders was held on Monday. Mr T. Coombs
chairman, presiding. The report states that £5OO of
the mortgage debt has been paid off daring the past
year, and it is contemplated during the coming year
to further reduce it by £6OO at least. The there
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holder* are to have I:5 per cent., and a bonus of 25s
per share, the wail being increased by the total of
the bonus. Consideration of the propriety of lowering
the price of the gas is deferred for another year. This
was adopted. The two out-going directors, Mr It.
Davis and Mr H. Elaaroanthe, were re-elected, and the
auditors, Mr G. H. Davis and Mr T 11. Ssunders
were re-appointed. The directors, auditors. and °bat-
man were thanked for their cervices.
THE WZATHILL—The following is our meteorological
report :-
5' 11,11 i Weather
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State of Wcathcr.

July
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78 I 02 NEE Fine
70 ' 57 NE Fine
75 59 NE & SW Finn
75 in sw Foir, cloudy, rain
61 56 SSW ;Nam
63 55 B& SW Fine, rain
S& SW iCloudy, rain

FOOT AND 11100T11 DISEABL—This troublesome dims'e
has again became epidemic in Dorset. In the Dorchester
division 31 cattle have shown signs of infection during
the past week, on a farm at lisington. In the Blandford
division there have been four fresh outbreaks, and 151•00
fume are now affected, on which are 57 cattle diseased.
In Bridport division there are three anus, the disease
making its appearance at Bradpole on the 19th inst.
In Cern* there are two fresh outbreaks. In Shaftes-
bury division seven old cams, and 36 new ones. In
Sturrninster four tattle are discus. In Wareham
division there were 32 beasts affected laid week, 55
have shown signs of the disease aince, and 17 have
recovered, leaving 69 affected ; there are also 31 pigs
diseaset. Five fresh outbreaks have occurred In or
near Wareham, and three in Bore Regis. In Wimborne
division there have been four fresh outbreaks, the
disease existing on eight farms, and affecting 62 cattle
and 6 swine.
Caitiff Cltheeti CHOIS.—On Wednesday last the
indebted to G. Pavey, Esq.. and Mrs. Pavey (the
organist), of The Beeches, Cherminster. for a cent
delightful day's enjoyment. Tile party, accompinied
by Mr. and Mrs. Pavey, lirs. Bird, do., left Doichester,
at nine o'clock, a.m. in a break drawn by three horses,
and arrived at Abbetsbury, the scene of the day's
festivities, shortly after eleven. Boats were at once
obtained, and • "trip on the briny deep" was much
enjoyed by those who have so seldom an opportunity of
engaging in that pastime. At one o'clock dinner was
partaken of on the sand, in true picnic fashion; and
the good things provided disappeared with marvellous
rapidity, appetites being no doubt sharpened by the
exhilarating sea breeze: The afternoon was spent in
visiting the many scenes of interest in the neighbour-
hood, and at five o'ciock tea was diepensed. About
seven the party left for home, on the way singing
being freely indulged in. Shortly before arriving 4
Dorchester, a vote of thanks was proposed ti Mr. and
Mrs. Parey for their kindness, and hearty and pro-
longed cheers greeted the proposal. Cheers were else
given for the Rev. C. J. and Mrs. Biel, Mr. E. W.
Evans, he., ho. On reaching Dorchester "God Save
the Queen,'. and more cheers, brought the day's
pleasures to a most successful termination.
I:3OItATEW AID SOCICIT.—On Sanisy last sermons
were preached at Holy Trinity church, in the morning
and the evening, on behalf of this society for " furnish.
log additional clergy to our populous districts," by the
Rev. C. T. Procter, vicar of Richmond, and formerly
curets of All Saints in this town. At the morning
service there was a large congregation, including a con-
siderable number from All Sainte. The rev, gentleman
manifested all the f,rvour and earnestness of appeal
characteristic of him when in Dorchester. and which
so largely tended to kindle the enthusiasm of those
emaciated with him in parochial work. For his text
he stlected the following paaage from the epistle for
the day—" By the grace of God I am what I am : and
his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain;
but I laboured more abundantly than they all, yet not
I, but the grace of God which was with me." In
pleading for this "good church society." which renders
assietanoe to more than 500 parishes, the rev, gentleman
Invited them to consider first "whit they were." He
enlarged on the manifold opportunities they had enjoyed
all their lives through, which thousands in Landon and
other large cities had never had. as demanding of them
the special manifestation of Christian graces. Yet in
all humility. The Pharisee in the parable contained
in that day's gospel, when he prayed, recounted " I fast
twice in the week, I give tithes of all! possess," doing
which be was so far right, and was more advanced In
the Christian life than many of themselves, but his sin
was his self-righteous complacency. Let them rather
cultivate the spirit of the apostle Paul, and say
"Not Ii but the grata of God which was with me.'
He reminded them that Hesekith when appointed to
die pleaded before the Lord his well doing, and God
prolonged his life 15 years. Enjoying the high religious
privileges they did, he urged that there was demanded
of them a holy life devoted to God's service. In the
evening the church was crowded to overflowing, when
the Rev. C. T. Procter again preached. The collections
amounted to £lB 10s.
STILAIIOI ADVINTORI BY CHILDRIII,—Frank Potter,
aged 13, and his sister Margaret, aged 15, have lately
acquired notoriety in Fordingtoe, for • variety of pee-
cedillas —including, according to the police, robbing
gardens. doing mischief at leen cottage, brooking open
• box, and stealing from Mrs. List's ; but
they nave now attained to a higher flight, being "in"
for a species of highway robbery. It seems that Mrs.
Wyatt, of Grove buildings, is a widow with eight young
children, one or more of whom is sickly. She hes help
from the parish to the amount of 95.. and
seven loaves of bread weekly; and Henry
Wyatt, aged ten—the best man in the house,
though he is but a very little fellow, has the duty thrust
upon him of fetching home the parish allowance. List
Friday, about half-past 11, he was started off with •
perambulator in which to bring home the bread; duly
got the seven loaves at Mr. Drake's, and received the
'Jo from Mrs. Legg, his mother's sister, to whom the re-
Having officer had entrusted it. lie got so far in the
direction of home as the top of High-street, when be
was met by the Potters, and Frank "would have the
money from him" he says, and having got it exclaimed
" Now let's 'much' the lot," And " the lot" they did
have for perambulator, breed, and boy were taken into
Fordington field, and the young adventurers seem to
have proposed to themselves an "outing" of some
duration. At Mrs. Marsh's Frank bought 8.1 worth of
cheese, and also spent 3.1 for dates, and 31 for sweets.
Near the bridge over the railway on the road from
Fonllngton to Came, some wheat was in stook, and the
trio here covered up the perambulator containing the
bread, and then walked to Weymouth. Having enjoyed
themselves there, and picked up some seaweed
on the shore, they returned to Dorchester.
Bread and cheese, with dates and sweets, dis-
pelled hunger, and then they made preparations for
passing the night. They made themselves a bed in the
midst of wheat sheaves, and, tired as they well might
be after their long journey, were soon fast asleep. The
police had received information of the runaways, and
about half-past three on Saturday morning, Sergeant
Kitchell and Constable Keats found them in the pom-
tion we have downed, when young Potter had 7s,
• bottle of scent, and • key for opening railway car-
riage doors. They were taken to the lock-up, later in
the morning brought before Ur. Bishop, and remanded
till Monday, when Kr. Weston appeared on behalf of
the Potter*. After the magistrates had conferred in
private, all were discharged, and Mrs. Potter, who
was present. got • lecture on the duty of parents to
take cue of and maintain their children. It appeared
that the key found on Frank Potter has been used by
the Potters to enter railway carriages at the South'
Western station, in which they have passed so many
nights that Kr. Ware has complained to the pollee
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Witham. Gansw, mason's labourer, wan charged with &Results
leg Mn Julia Gamble, who lives at the Dorchester Militia
barrecke.
Complainant tail that about nine o'clock on Saturday night
she sae walking through Star-lane, when ahe sew "Bill
Green turn hi, 3 wow woman." " Halloo, Bill," said she,
" this is a nice +tato for you to be In"—he didn't mem as
though he could walk straight exactly. Ile swore at her, and
she saij, ,f von inner like that, you'll not keep • young
worn.... lie mid he didn't went any obi woman, using
badirnrnuage, and he fell down; but, directly after, he jumped
up and pursued her, and before the could get into Mr Legg's
ehop, ho struck her 011 the back of her head. Ile burst open
the door, and hit her • violent blow on the forehead. Ile was
pot out by Mr Legg, and smashed four panes of glass wil-
fully bemuse Mr. Gamble wa. kept In the house.
Defendant admitted striking her one., and maid he was lorry
for It, but he didn't know what he wan doing as he was
Defendant wits also charged with breaking Mr Legg's win-
dow.; and complainant mid the damage was about 9s.
It seemed Mrs Gamble and Green are first cousins.
Defendant was next charged with resisting the police.
l'.C. Hibbs was sent for to Legg's house, and found defendant
drunk and making a disturbance, lie wail without coat,
waistcoat or hat. Legg Kaye Green into custody for breaking
his windows. Defendant mid If witnars touched him he would
beat his brains out. Witham took hold of him, and defen-
dant tried to get away. He asked Legg to amid, and he helped
enure him. Going up Ball-street defendant gave him a slap
on the head, knocked his hat off, and kicked it several yard..
P.C. Keats tame to his assistance. When near the Pliccnix
defendant threw himself on the ground and kicked witness in
the side. A little further on defendant kicked him on the leg:
At last they got him to the station, but he was kicking and
splurging " all the time. He mid be would "do "for eitnees
St some time.
Defendant said be was drunk at the time, and did not know
what he mid or did.
For the flint offence he was fined El, or 14 days; for the
second. El and 9s damage, or 14 day.; and for the third £2,
or • month.
Conlin Pim SYBIBOus, Seturday. More IL
Williams, Eat. (chairman), C. E. Astell, Esq., G. Marry, Req.,
m. O. F. Steward, Req., E. L. Kthdersley, Seq., and ft.
Thornton„Faq.
ISAAC WIIITS, of Broadmayne, was summoned for allowing
his cow to stray, August 11.
P.C. found theanimal on the highway at midnight,and
took it to doffendanes cow-house,but could not make him hear.
Told him of it next day, and that he would be summoned.
Ile repiled "He didn't care, it wouldn't cost above 6e."
Witness didn't know that defendant had any land on which to
keep his cow.
Fined 54,, and costs 7s.
Defendant mid gentlefolka's cows strayed as well:
Chairmen: You summon them; anybody else doing wrong
don't excuse you.
wastur Luelaux was summoned for using s lookout,
tire on the highway between Dorchester and Puddletown,
contrary to 213 ;and 29 Victories cap. 83. Mr. Weston for
complainant, and Mr. Pope (Mears. Andrews and Pope) for
defendant.
The complainant was Mr. Brymer, of lisinglon Home, and
the butler attended to mcne the mato. According to him,
Mr.. Brymer with her two sons and the butler (Edwin
Watling) were coming in to Dorchester in a phaeton, drawn by
two horses, Mr.. Brymer driving. Panting Mr. Fellowee's
park, they met two engines drawing a steam plough, belong-
ing to defendant. A men was about ten yards in front of the
first engine, but he did not display a flag. The second engine
was not stopped till they were opposite the flrato
On behalf of the defendant, John Bung, the flegman,
and James Tarr, the steersman of the first engine, were
called, and according to them the red flag was displayed 60 yd.
in front of the first engine as the law requires. That Barter
e-de the carriage as it mounted the meet of a hill, when about
110 yard, off the engines, and at once signalled the lint to go
to the aide of the road and stop: and he ran back 15 or 20 yards
on account of a turn in the road to signal the other to do the
same, This we. done. Barter went towards the carriage to
offer to lead the horses by, but Mrs. Burner slashed her whip,
and the bovine went by without any difficulty at • syringing
trot.
The Bench dismissed the ease, but Mr. Williams cautioned
the men to take care they displayed the rod flag 60 yards in
front of the first engine, mentioning that he met the two
engines one day between here and the turnpike gate going
towards Puddletown, when the 11 or man was ben In the second
engine, with the flag under hi. arm.
WicLiAu COselaii MORRIS, tailor, of Maiden Newton, was
summoned to show cause, &c., by Sarah Beale, of Winterborne
St. Martin, Mr. Weston for applicant, and Mr. lloward for
defendant.
From 1868 the girl had been in the service of Mrs. Bryant.
at Malden Newton. Defendant lien next door, his father
keeping a publie-houee. The app leant spoke to defendant'.
frequent intimacies with her from June, 1970, extending over
nearly a year. He used to meet her in the enclosed 3 aril of her
mistreMe house; and a washerwoman named Harris spoke to
seeing him there in September last. Defendant denied having
anything to du with her during 1870; hut the Chairman said
a majority of the Bench were for making the usual order, and
t wan done. Notice of appeal was given.

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