The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-01 00:00:00

DORCIIIISTEEL

LONDON UNTVIIMITT.—in the recent matriculation
examination, Mr. Ernest F. Hue!, son of the Rev. J'
Magill, of Dorchester, passed in the first division.
We hear that the Hon. Aim Strangwars, mother of
the Earl of Ilehester, is earning to reside at Stimiord
House, and that Mr. Herbert Williams removes to the
house lately occupied by Mr. Charles 13. Heath',JP
Num.—The 3rd D.R.V. band, under Mr. H. Well-
spring, played • very enjoyable selection of music, on
Tuesday evening, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Fein I,—There is a movement on foot at Wey-
mouth to get an express train run between London and
Weymouth in four hours ; and we are glad to hear that
our local authorities are taking steps with • view to
secure Its irtopping at Dorchester.
We are informed that the Lord Bishop of Salisbury
has confer rid upon the Rev Thomas Alexander Falkaer,
for many years Curate of Dorchester Holy Trinity.
the Vicarage of Winterberne if onkton with Berwick
Bassett, Wilts,rendered vacant by the death of the Bev.
E. J. Vioary.
We notice that Mr. Palvermscher, of London, will,
in compliance with many requests, mato • short visit to
Dorchester on Wednesday and Monday, August 9111
and 10th, at the White Hart Hotel.
LAMMAS Valli—This fair will be held on Saturday,
next August sth.
Ulm Co:H.S.—The Dorchester corps will be inspected
by Lient-Colonel Manse' on Thursday next.
Ttli BTOSII.—A severe thunderstorm socompuiled
by heavy ra rut ball, pissed over Dan:A:ester early oa
Sunday morning; and the stream of water running for
Holy Trinity Church, choking a gutter enclosed in the
boundary wall fronting the street, pressed out the
masonry for half•a-dozen yards, and it fell with • loud
crash— ad it been the side of tho church we should
have been sure of • new one 1
THE WILTHIS.—The following is our indteoroloziell
report;—

Weather State of Weather.
I.
J uly • •
21 66 5° W toady, rain
25 59 NW loudy, rain, cloudy
'A At W loomy
7 05 WSW rine, n
W
65 SW Filth, 0
65 S & WSW Cloudy,
69 " W (

a 1 M
65 66
es 68
6.5 62
63 f 48

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Rain, One
Cloudy, rdin
Lightning, thunder, hail, rain

We:SLITS' WITTIODIfiIL —The following is the first
dieft of the stations of ministers in this county under
consideration by the Oonference at Manchester :
Poole—G. F. White, G. C. Mayes (Bournemouth),
t Bishop (Wardluta).
Swanage—F. Barber.
Wimborne—J. Payne, J. Leadbeater (Cranborne);
J. W. Button, eupernumerary.
Blandford and BtlittniZlAl3l. Froderiok Gwynn',
William J. Rogers.
Shaftesbury—Jamul Cooke (a), William J. Cooke.
Dorchester —John Hugill, William A. Phillips;
James Meadmore (Sycliing), supernumerary.
Weymouth—John Randenon, Samuel Naisb.
Portland—George Kevern Anthony Taylor.
Sherborne Richerd Harding, Wm. D, Walten (Mil-
lem° Port).
WESLEYAN BUSIDAT SCHOOL TEL/T.—Monday, July
24th, 1•1111 the day fixed for the annual school treat, to
be postponed till Wednesday if wets Darius tho morn-
ing hope and fear alternated, but about 12 the clouds
disperied and it was resolved to risk it. The children
mustered pretty strongly about 10 o'clock, and were
soon seated in the waggons ready for their transit.
Many teachers and friends, with the Rev. J. Buell,
their minister, accompanied them in various convey.
Incas to the number of 11 or 12. When they arrived
at the grounds of Culliford Tree, kindly lent for their
use by T. Cooper, Big., the sun was shining and every-
thing looked bright and gay. Various games were soon
in operation, football, cricket, and mere juvenile
pastimes, by which the teachers amused the little ones.
Others attended to the culinary arrangements, gather-
ing sticks for the gipsy fire, whir& was soon blazing
away at the side of the hill under the boiler of water
which had been brought in one of the waggons. Sad
to relate! in the midst of all the hilarity of the seems
down muse pouring rain which drove every one to
shelter ; some under the thick foliage of the neighbour.
ing grove of beech trees and others to the covered
waggons. Biscuits were immediately given to the
children and the rain quickly subsiding, tea anl cake
were handed round. every want being apparently
satisfied, "Home" was the word. As quickly as
passible the horses were attached to their several eon-
veyanoes, and with their living freight moved onward.
The whole party reached Dorchester • little after coven
o'clock, thankful to the Giver of all good that no
accident had happened to mar the enjoyment of the
day.
CONORKOATiONSI. SUNDAY SCHOOL—The annual
"outing" of the children attending the Congregational
Sunday school took place on Taesday, when they
again visited that familiar scene of many school
festivals, Frampton Park, which Mr. Sheridan freely
opened to them. They proceeded to Grimstone by
rail, acomnpanied by the Rev. T. Heave, with teachers
and friends and from this station walked in processionto the park. Here they commend proceedings with
luncheon, after which they were ready to take part
in and enjoy a variety of games. Swings IMO erected
and the fearsome pleasure of swaying to and fro seated
on a rope was hugely enjoyed. Scrambling for nuts
and sweetmeats was capital fun, and rasing for prise.
evoked emulation enough to win • Chancellorship;
knocking about a leather ball -called cricket by some,
engaged the Derlollll attention of some for hours, and
they left off satisfied that they deserved well of their
country. Others rambled about the park with more
or less method, souse went to the gardens, and the
more severe went to the church and admired it. At
four o'clock tbo party assembled and did what was
right with a substantial tea. That over they resumed
play till seven o'clock, when all
.gathered in front of
the mansion and sang a hymn, after which they gave
three cheers for Mr; Sheridan. Soon after they re-
turned to Grimstone, and arrived at Dorehaster about
eight, Liter a very pleasant day.
Boitinau Prrry Ssiseitoge, Saturday —Before J.
Bishop, Esq., and IL Devenish, Esq.
A tramp named Edward Willie was brought up for smash-
ing one of the public lamps. It seemed that on the previous
night Willis with a man named Francis about half-past 10,
was near the Congregational chapel, and Willis said "I have
• mind to smash this glass," and he threw a stone through it.
P.C. Churchill heard the crash, went. up and told the man he
should take him into custody. Willis said "I'hat's just what
,I want." Mr. Osmond, manager of the Use works, described
the damage, and said repairing It would cost ge or ge Od.
Prisoner said he had got a ticket for the Dillon, but the
officials would not admit him: It seemed he went alter hours!
Prisoner odd he was discharged from the 4th Regimaut at
Dover in Iboo, on account of his bad character. He had never
been in a cull prison before, though be had been in the
salutary priaon. Last night was very cold and chilly.
Walked from Poole yesterday.—Senteund to • mouth's bard
labour.
Franca', who breke another lamp In South-street, pleaded
guilty. Prisoner said altar they could not gut into the union,
they returned to the police elation and asked to be allowed to
Ile down anywhere, but they were told "It woe against the
rules and regulationa,",so they broke the lamp to get • night's
, lodgings. He said he belonged to Ryde, but, questioned by
. Mr. Symonds, it proved he knew nothing about the Owe'
there. Mr. Derenish thought begging was • good deal better
than It ought to be, for theme men must live on alms, although
I they seemed well able to work for • living. Francis was sen-
tenced to • mouth% hard labour.

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William

borne

BATH AND WEST OF ENGLAND SOCIETY,
AND SOUTHERN COUNTIES ASSOCLATION.
A meeting of the Connell was held on Tuesday, July
25, at Bristol.
A letter was read from his Grace the Duke of Marl•
borough accepting the office of President.
As to the Guilford show, after payment all expenses
• helmet of £27 10a. remained in favour of the Sotietyt
A letter was read from Mr. A. BenjallekL of the
Poplars, Stalbri Ige, recommending the offer of prises
for Omen was ordered to be referred to the Dorchester
Local Committee.
As • preparatory step to the meeting of the several
°emu:lineal the Council resolved that the amount
offered in prises for stook at Dorchester be limited to
£1,500, as against £1,400 last year; comity, £2OO, as
against E 180; and horticulture, £l3O. The musical
arrangements were len to the discretion of Mr. Jonathan
Grays
Mr. William Bryiner, Ilsington, Dorthoster, was
elected • life member.