The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1863-10-27 00:00:00

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D AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 180,

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quietly over the ground. Thuredsr, the 29th instant,
Is the last dist for sending in nominations in the pre-
scribed form, sad which may be filled up at the Town
Clerk's office.
According to annual custom the Mayor andmernbers
of the Corporation. together with the municipal func-
tionaries of the town, arrayed in their robe. of office,
attended Divine eel-vies at Fordingtnn Church on
Sunday morning. The Riau, the Rev. H. Motile,
preached on the occasion.
BOROUGH Perry Sessions, TowithelL Mendel.
—Before the Mayor. and M. Devemish, R. Davis,
and J. F. Hodges, &gra
Dearearre noel. arrwsan Saiunts AND
SOLDIZIGL—Jobn Norris and James Cornick,men-of-
war's-men, and Frank Norris, • labourer, were
brought up in custody charged with amatiltinq
Boenbadier Thomas Becket, of the B Betterl "
Royal Home Artillery. --Complainant stated that
about half-past 9 o'clock on Saturday night he and
one of his comrades were at the smoking room of
the Oak Inn having some beer. Two
young women were with them also.
Prisoners were in the room when they
entered. The young women were having
some beer with himself and comrade, and whilst
doing no Cornick kissed one of the females. Com-
plainant spoke to him about doing so, asking if he
bad not got a "nerve." Oornick thereupon struck ,
him • blow on the nose. Complaiaant returned the '
blow, and several others followed on each side.
The other men also fell upon him when his (coin-
plaiaant's) comrade, Napton, came to his mistimes,
and a regular fight took place. He and his comrade
were getting the best of the fight, when John Norris
took up Napton's whip and laid it over his (com-
plainant's) head. Complainant, finding him and his
comrade were no match for the men. endeavoured to
escape, and reached the yard. when • knife was
thrown at him, striking him over the eye. He was
sure it was • knife, for it was attached to a string
and then pulled back. There was a clean cut over
the eye, which bled very profusely. He did not
know which of the men threw the knife. Com-
plainant and his comrade than want home, and he
had been in the hospital ever sinos.—George Napton,
complainant's comrade, said Beckett had made a
mistake about the two 'adore. It was John Norris
that kissed the young woman, and Cornick that
struck Beckett with the whip. In all other respects
the evidence was corroborative. As wane's' was
going out of the Oak yard the three prisoners fol-
lowed and knocked him down, kicked him several
times, and Comic* struck him with the heavy end
of the whip acrom the head. He became senseless,
and did not know what became of Beckett. At
last he got away and went to the Barrack&
—William Groves, a carpenter, said he was at
the Oak when Beckett and Napton came into
the smoking room. In the room were prisoners
and two women. They were not sitting together:
they were two separate parties. When the soldiers
came they joined the women, and called for some
beer. About half an hour afterwards John Norris
wanted 000 of the soldiers to (Linos, but he declined,
and Norris then came and oat down and kissed one
of the young women. Beckett did not like it,
and told him to keep away, when Norris struck him
in the face. Beckett returned the blow, when
Cornick and Frank Norris joined in the fight
and helped their comrade. Cornicktook
up Napton 's whip, twisted the small end round his
hand, and brandished it about,and in doing so struck
witness. He was using it to clear his way, as a good
many people had collected. A man named Pike
attempted to get the whip away from Cornick,
but could not do so, and the soldiers then
got out of the room. The sailors followed,
but be did not know what took oleos afterwards.
The soldiers were sober. John Norris had had a
little drop too much, but the others were umber.—
Charles Day, a labourer, lodging at the Greyhound
Inn, said on the night in question he saw Napton
come through the little door of the Oak-yard, and
Cornick and Frank Norris following
_him. On
getting into the stieet, Cornick, who had a whip in
his hand, struck Napton a blow with it, which wait
followed up by Frank Norris giving him one with
his fists, and between the two he was knocked
down. The landlord of the Greyhound interfered
and attempted to get the whip away, when Cornick
took up an open knife, which was hanging by a
string from his waist, and showed it to him. Hs
did net see John Norris in the road at AIL After
the landlord interfered Cornick and Frank
Norris returned to the Oak, whilst Napton
prooseded in the direction of the Barracks.—
The landlord of the Greyhound also spoke to seeing
Cornick beat Napton with • whip,when he interfered,
and then the former threatened him with his knife
if he did not let go the whip. He held hold of it
nntil Cornick drew his knife. He would not swear
that it was open, but he believed it was.—ln
defence Cornick said he thought he knew one of the
young women, and she beckoned him to her. Be
went to her when Beckett said "keep your hands
off —she is my property," accompanying this remark
with a push in the ribs. Some farther words ensued
when a fight took place between them, when the
soldier milled his "chum," and he called his comrades.
He admitted striking Napton once when in the
street with tim siallug whip, hut Omt woo all 14.
took out his 'knife.—Frank Norris made •
similar defence, but John Norris said he knew
nothing about the matter.—The magistrates
retired to deliberate, and after being absent about
20 minutes, the Mayor said before giving the
decision of the Bench he would state that the
prosecution was at the instance of the commanding
officer of the soldiers, so that no imputation might

rest upon them. The men themselves were not
desirous to move in the matter. The Bench
bad carefully weighed the evidenoe, which
left no doubt upon their minds that an
assault had been committed. It was •
matter of great regret to them that two services, the
Army and Navy, which every civilian and every
Englishman would always wish to see act in
harmony, should bare upon this occasion acted
in so unpleasant and unsatisfactory • manner
as in this instance He hoped nothing of
the kind would occur again, but that the
two servioes would extend the right hand of fellow-
ship to each other, and that there would be no more
disposition to such quarrels amongst them. There
being some difference as to the parts whioh prisoners
bad taken in the smelt, the Enrich fined john and
Frank Norris be. each including costs, believing
they had taken a minor part in the assault, but
Cornick was fined 405., he having exhibited • very
mirage ebullition of temper. The money was paid.
Captain Paget, of the Royal Horse Artillery, and
Lieutenant Graves, of 11.11.8. Colossus were in
attendance, and the proceedings excited great
interest, a large number of persona being present.
Tus ALLEGED ROBAIST Or • HOlnt-CLOTIN.
Hobert Payne, an ostler at the Crown Inn, appeared
on his own recognizanoe to answer the ethane preferred
against him of stealing a horse-cloth belonging tableaus.
Style, James, and Co,—Hr. Weston appeared for • man
named Henry Pitlield, who was brought up on • charge
of selling the cloth to Payne- —ln addition to the
evidence heard last Monday the following was adduced :
—Charles Childs, of Piddletown, said he was in the tap
room of the Crown on the evening of Saturday fort-
night. He went there just before it got dark, and slept
at the house. During tbe evening • young man came
into the tap-room with • horse cloth, which was thrown
over his shoulders. The man was a stranger. He did
not snow him then bat had seen him since at the
Crown on Saturday evening week. Ile had seen him
again this morning_ in the street. The young man now
present, Henry Pitffeld, was the same man. When
Pitffeld came in the tap-room there were three men
there, besides himself. He only knew one of them; the
others were strangers. Pitileld asked one of them if he
would buy a horse-cloth, saying he wanted In. for it. The
man said be did not want one, when Pitffeld offered it to
",11y" (prisoner) for the same money, Prisoner
offered him • shilling and • pint of beer, which Pitkeld
no-opted, and then left. Pitheld had also • whip in bin
band. It was • short whale-bone one, with a lash on
the top. The man who sold the cloth caught hold of a
men named Lester, and they went away together to the
Queen's Own.—On behalf of Meld, Mr Weston in-
quired how Pitheld wee dressed, when witness replied
that he wore • short light brown smock-truck. Ile
could not tell what tithe the man brought the cloth into
the Crown. Witness and "Bobby" were very good friends.
On Saturday week when Pitheld mow into the house
" Bobby" Oul not say anything to him (Pitfield) about
the sloth. Pitheld had • donkey bat on ; but witnememild
not tell what trousers he wore—James Derrick re-
called, said: He remembered Saturday night fortnight.
A man came in with a horse-cloth over his shoulders.
He did not nniee his face, bat observed he had •
light smock frock on, which might have been white if
it was washed. Thin was about seven o'clock. He did
not know Pitheld.—Cleorge Burt, recalled, said be was
at the Crown kitchen on f3aturday evening fortnight,
but he could not recollect when he went there, how
long he remained, and when he left. He did not re-
member seeing Pitfield that night. On Fridey evening
witness was at the Crown, when his attention was celled
to Pitheld by Payne remarking that he would swear
that that was the man who sold him the cloth, and he
was then given into oustody.—Another witness, Denied
David Lester, &purblind man, said he was at the kitchen
of the Crown, when a man brought in • horae-oloth, which
he offered to sell, and which Payne bought for la. 6d.
and a quart of beer. He could not see the man, but he
knew his voice; and on Friday evening, when Pitfield
came into the Crown, Payne touched him (witness) on
the shoulder, saying' That's the man that sold me the
horse-cloth," when witness knew that it was the
voice of the man who offered the cloth.—Mr.
Weston alluded to the discrepancies rut the evi-
dence, and said the whole of it showed that Payne
was endeavouring to shift the blame upon the shoulders
of an innocent man.—Mr. Weston then called Pitfield's
mother, who swore that her son was dreamed on the
evening of Saturday fortnight with the same clothes as
he bad on now—a dark suit—end that he did not wear
• smock at al. —R.oberi Hank beliff and manager for
the Aliases Legg, at Fordington. said Paola 'Mein his
employ, and be had known him for many yams, sad
gave him an excellent character for honesty and anbrtnay,
—The gen& said there wan not Italktialit *widows
'phut the prisoners at present, but if anything further
should transpire that would throw more light upon the
matter they would be brought before them again.
Prisoners were therefore discharged.
CONNITTID TO THE Di NUT COUNTY 43•OL.—Ilard
Labour : Henry Head, stealing apple. at Farnham,
14 days, and (oar Tests at • Reformatory; Job
Smith, stealing at Blandford, 2 month.;
John Williams, vagrancy at UffweY, 3 due
Robert StVes, aseaoJt on his wife at Brid_port, 2
months; Frederick Williams, and Maailliams,
vagrancy at Maiden Newts.,month ; stw les John.
son, vagrancy at Shaftesbury, 21 days;. Eagan. Da
Bois, vagrancy at Shaftesbury, I month • Sutton Robins,
vagrancy at Itridpeet, I month; Thomas Charles,
assault at Raek/ead Newton, 1 math Henry Adams
and William Ryes, slealiss bread at Derekesier, 2
swaths.

WEYMOITTEL—READINOS FROM SHAIKCSPEASIL
A not Very numerous company met at the Burion
Hotel Amenably Rooms on Wednesday evening, for
the purpose of bearing some of the readings from
some of the gems of Shakespeare by Mr. Adolphus
Francis of the Drury Lane Theatre, Crystal Edna-,
kc., and Mollie. Clarissa St. Pierre, of the same
places. The public were admitted at seven o'clock,
and it wu announced that the Readings would
commence at half-past. The company patiently
waited up to that time, but nothing of Mr. Francis
and Mlle. Pierre had yet been wen, and the
audience began to get impatient, several of whom
left the room. Between half-past seven sad eight it
was announced tbat a telegram had arrived con-
taining the intelligence that !Ulla Pierre had met
with an accident whilst at the Isle of Wight, and
was unable to proceed on her journey. However,
about ten minutes past eight r. Francis arrived
and explained that himself together with Millie. Pierre
had been thrown from a carriage owing to the hotse
taking fright, and that the lady had received some
severe bruises which detained, her at the Ids of
Wight. He expressed regret at having kept the
audience so long waiting, and craved their indul-
gence whilst he took the lady's put and his own.
He then with great ability gave selections from
Macbeth, Midsummer's Night -Dream, Othello, and
the Merchant of Venice, and was warmly applauded.
Considering that he had to undertake the lady's
part, the readings gave great utisfaction. The
profits arising from this entertainment were in-
tended to be applied to the fund for erecting a na-
tional monument to Shakespeare but we should
think that the receipts were Shakespeare,
sufficient to
meet expenses.
The Excelsior Lodge of Odd Fellows in this town
intend holding a tee, and ball on Tuesday, November
3rd, for the carrying out of which an efficient com-
mittee have been formed who have already met for
business.
VISIT OF TEI B BATTZRY OF ROYAL HOBBS
ARTILLZRY.—This battery, under the command of
Captain Paget, stationed at Dorchester Barraoks,
took advantage of the fine weather of Wednesday
to having • day's outing, and marched to this town,
with their guns, ammunition wagons, ko On their
arrival the order was given for the men to dismount,
which they did opposite the Royal Hotel, whilst the
officers partook of refreshments provided for them
in the hoteLthe men eating their meal outside After
satisfying the wants of the inner man the battery
resunied its journey to Dorchester. A considerable
number of persons witnessed their arrival and de-
parture.
Bittern Socurrr.—On Sunday three sermons
were preached in St. Mary's Church in aid of the
Weymouth Benefit Society. In the morning and
evening by the Rev. T. Grum, and in the after-
noon by the Rev. A. G. Poole. Liberal collections
were made at the close of each service.
Tas Saasom.—Our fashionable watering.plaoe,
which has been unusually gay during the past sum-
mer, now begins to show every appearance of again
resuming its wonted dullness during the coming
winter. In some parts of the town almost every
house has a notice informing the public that sitting-
rooms and sleeping apartments are in want of
tenants, and the fashionable promenade, the
Esplanade, the resort of wealth and beauty in
the summer, ie at timed almost deserted. This
state of things is, no doubt, attributable to the
inclement weather with which we have been
visited at an unusually early period, and which will
therefore make a long and unprofitable winter for
the lodging house keepers and tradesmen of the
town. The last few days of very fine weather has
made a little improvement, and the steamers have
made the best use of it, excursions being made to
Lulworth, the Bill of Portland, and moonlight tripe
round the Bay. One of the latter excursions took
place on Friday night, which was very extensively
patronised, from 200 to 300 persons availing them-
selves of one of these delightful tripe. The rotunda,
at the extremity of the Pile Pier, was also Warta.
Dated with hundreds of tiny oil lamps, presenting
a very pretty appearance, and • considerable number
of persons paid their penny and availed themselves
of this picomenade.
Tan CHANNEL FLErr.—The Channel fleet will
shortly make a further and perhaps a more prac-
tical trial of the sea-going qualities of the different
ships composing Rear Admiral Dacus' command, by
taking a trip to the Tagus. The fleet will probably
be absent from England about six or eight weeks.
The Emerald, 35, screw frigate, Captain A.
Cumming, Dialed from Spithead on Sunday last for
Sheerness to be paid off, having completed the term
of her commission.
PUDDLETOWN.—On Thursday evening last a
flue specimen of that destructive animal, and one of
the greatest anemia, to anglers, the otter, was shot
by Mr. Butters, gamekeeper to Captain Rrymer, in
• small, shallow stream of water near Druce firm-
house, by whom it has been committed to the care
of Mr. Dewland, bird staffer, of Dorchester, for pre.
earvation.
CORFE CASTLE.—.

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Orric—asa.--07il; 22nd instant the following gen-
iis... a...tad to ths immoral borough offices
hereinafter named, for the ensuing year :—Mr. John
Johnson, Mayor; Mr. D. C. Hibbs and Mr. J. T.
Kent, coroners; Mr. Thomas Luther and Mr. George
Day, haywards ; and Mr. Charles Hibbs, bailiff,

LULWORTII. -MATH OF JOSSPEI TVILD, ESQ.;

We regret to announce the death, at Lulworth Gale,
on the 20th Met., at the advanced age of 86. of Joseph
Weld, Esq., a gentleman highly esteemed and respected
by all who had the honour of his acquaintance. He
was an active promoter of those aquatic amusements
which have contributed so materially to the naval supre-
macy of England, and his death will be lamented by a
large circle of friends, and by the poor of this neigh-
bourhood, to whom he was a constant and never-failing
benefactor. The deceased gentleman was • conscientious
member of the Roman Catholic communion, and his
views were so large and liberal that only those who were
intimately acquainted with him could have discovered
to what particular denomination he belonged. He was •
thorough Englishman, and took the greatest pride in his
country and it. free institutions, like so many others who
are to be found among the old English Roman
Catholic families that are distributed throughout the
kingdom. We extract the following from the Saw :
" Mr. Joseph Weld was born on January 27, 1777,
and was the third son of Mr. Thomas Weld, of
Lulwortb (the founder of Fitonyburst College), by Mary,
eldest daughter of Sir John Stanley Massey Stanley, of
Hooton. lie was the third child out of 16. His eldest
brother, Thomas. on the death of his wife in 1815 took
i orders n the Church of Rome, and became • bishop
us parisbau in England for some time, till the ill-health
of his only child the wife of Lord Clifford. of
Chadleigh, induced him to go to Italy. In 1829 Pope
Pius VIII. made him • cardinal—the first English
cardinal since the pontificate of Clement IX. Cardinal
Weld transfered his estates to his brother
(though he himself did not die till April, 11137), and so
It came to par; that Mr. Joseph Weld received the
Royal Family of Frazee in August, 1830. Lidworth
Castle had previously been visited by royalty
James 1., Charles IL, James 11., George lIL, and
George IV. (when Prince of Wales), and in the middle
of that month of August it opened its gates to the
royal exiles, after the 'glorious days of July.'
The king and his family remained the guests of Mr.
Weld for some days, till their removal to Holyrood
Palace. Mr. Joseph Weld virtually succeeded his
brother in 1837. He had married, November 23, 1802,
the Hon. Elisabeth Charlotte, daughter of Charles
Philip, 16th Lord Stoorton by whom he 'bad Mane
three sons and two daughters. He is succeeded in his
estates Ly his eldest son, Edward Joseph, born in
1806, and married in 1838 to Ellen Caroline, daughter
of Sir Itsurchier Wray. His second *on is Mr. Thomas
. .

Weld-Blundell, who succeeded to the Blundell property
in Lancashire. Mr. Weldlwas a Catholic, as his family
had been for centric., but be was. liberal and • tolerant
gentleman, and notorioculy averse to any of the prose-
lyting intrigues which bad been lately before the
public. His tenantry in Doesetshire never felt the
pressure of the religious screw,' and it was known
throughout the estate that the-word and the honour of
' Weld of Lulworth' were pledged to abstinence from
religious bigotry. Mr. Weld, who ban been largely
known for his protean in yatching, was also very fortu-
nate in the construction and sailing of his vessels,
and his sucowin in the many contests in which his yaohts
have been engaged was proverbial"
POOLE. -QOAIVIII BMIRIONS
(Tuesday).
Poout AND BOURNEMOUTH Itan.w.v.—The promoters
of this scheme are, we understand, making the ithoeseary
arrangement+ to be laid before the public.

this day

adatico:to:Deagi.lXTfore.—iiiioiperbenooriam:usiednnAmpeC.,:dcpet.n6Rß-Hheraill,;ieni:gned.enm, osinn.seter.Tb.:of
dem superintending the loading of ballast,when through
some strange circumstances he fell down the shio's
hold, injuring his back and neck, and musing serious
internal injuries. He was removed on shore to Ports-
mouth Hoy Ina, and is now under the treatment of
Drs. Lacey and Miller.
DnoVIIIID AT Sea.—Wbilst the *hip " Hector," of
this port, was lying in Yarmouth Roads, a boy named
Heyton, a native of Poole, unfortunately fell from the
yards into the MI, and was drowned.
OTT PLKIND RXWARD. —This reward is offered by the
Mayor for such information OA shall lead to the convic-
tion of some mischievione persons who are jest now
troubled with a mania for breaking the street lamps.
RAILWAY ILICtIaaION. —On a recent visit to Poole,
H.D. Seymour, Req., member for the borough, was
accompanied by the Musts. Waring, the contractors of
the Somerset and Dorset Central line, and they were
Informed that the inhabitants of this district bed not yet
been made acquainted with the important advaxtegee
of the new line, To effect this desirable object both
these gentleman placed FS each in the hands of the
committee of the Mechanics' Institut* to organise a
I"nitre exodus from along the extent of the lle, and
also a strong recommendation to the director, to run
sheep farm on the occasion. Arrangements were made
, for the excursion on Tuesday from Poole to Glastonbury
and Wells and back the mine day, at the reduced fares
of Is. &I. first-alms and 9a 6d. second clam which
proved • lITO4 emcee&
001 CaIXIMAL f3TATISTIOS.--Th• statistical reports
of crime in Poole during the year ending 29th
September lest, have been laid before the Watch
Committae_prior to being cent to the Secretary at State
for the Home Department. Mr. Gifford, police
superintendent, reports 240 persons summarily dealt
against. This shows an increase of 61 cases above the
fanner year. Nine persons have been committed for
indietable offences, and three pence, similarly charged
ham eluded the vigilance of the polies. The summarily
convictions embrace 39 come of vagrancy, 31 of sestardeue
character, and 35 eases are classed as prostitutes. The
total committals are make 186, females 61
ForlilTli DOUBT 8171.11a—ANISTIAJ. NUTRIA —The
annual competition for prises took place on Friday,
at the Lilliput nage. Tbe two borough members
subserilled 10 guineas each to the funds of the amps
for this papaw. The trophy of the day was as

elegant silver cup, value ten guineas, which ,
vies gained by Private (later with 49 points. ,
The second prim on the list WILS • Piece
of idate, mine eve guineas, won by SeSergeantHayman, 47 points. The third prize. • piece of
plate, Won by Sergeant Sloper, 46 mots. Fourth
prue, • piece of plste, won by Private Hauls.% 46
points. A handsome field glass, the captain's_ prise, was
won by Private Wareham. with 45 points. There were
also several money prizes. The sport of the day was
enhanced by "sweepstakes," "piste pools," sad "con-
solation prizes," for members obtaining the highest
scores at each range who had not carried off any of the
honours of the day. The weather was beautifully fine
during the entire day.
BLANDFORD.—Bogoonu Potics. —On Thurs-
day last George VlllOB, charged with using threaten-
ing language towards Yr. Gay, and saisulting P.C.
Pethen- whilst in the execution of his duty, was
brought before F. T. Johns, Esq., (Mayor) and W.
C.'Fincham, Esq., and was on the first charge bound
over to keep the pesos for twelve months, and for the
assault on the constable fined £l, including costs.
COOMTT POLICE, Saturday, October 24t1.—Before
Lord Portman and Colonel ManieL —Thomas Button
was brought on remand charged with drunkenness
and violent conduct on the previous Thursday
night. —Fined 10e. Money paid.
Tiurrosonthi. To rax Rev. K. D. Thetas°, Haa
?of •JVISTY'II INSPICTOR OF SCHOOLIL—We have been
favoured with a view of • very seat silver imkstand
presented by the certified teachers of Dorset to the
late inspector of schools for the South-Western
district. The inkstand is of the shell pattern with
two handles and pink glass for liquid, and bears on
it the following inscription :—" Presented to the Rev.
E. D. Tioling by the certified teachers of Dorset as
a slight token of their affection and esteem." Mr.
Tinting has had the oversight of schools in the above
district for the peat 15 years, but under the New
Code his supervision will for the future be confined
to Somerset. Accompanying the testimonial was
the following letter written in Old English character,
and very nicely executed, by Mr. Finch, of Milton
Abbas
"To the Rev. Edward Douglas Tinling, Her Majesty's
Inspector of Schools for the South-Western part of
England.
"Raw. Bi,—li is with sincere regret that we, the
undersigned masters and mistimess now is charge of
schools in the county of Dorset. learn our schools are
withdrawn from the benefit of your inspeetion, and
cannot allow your official connection with us to owe
without thanking you for uniform kindness and impar-
tiality during the long term of years over which this
connection has extended. We trust your valuable life
may long be spared to labour in the came of Education.
"We also desire to express our sincere sympathy
with you in the severe bereavement which the hand of a
gracious Providence has laid upon you, in the loos of
your dear son. In testimony of our feelings Edema
accept the accompanying article (silver inkstanill."
The above was signed by 21 mistresses and 12
masters, and was forwarded to Mr. Tinling, at &kb,
on Thursday. Mears. C. Griffiths, G. Roe, J. R.
Cooper and J. Spence kindly undertook the manage.
ment of the getting up, Itc. The following reply
has been received from the rev. gentleman
"To the School Teachers who have kindly joined in
, presenting to me the chaste and beautiful Inkstand,
land whose names are appended to memorial just re.
salved from the county of Dorset.
" I thank you most sincerely for thinking of rue
sew that the work of inspection in your county has
peened out of my hands, and for making your recollections
of the past happy days, by the gift of an Inkstand from
which I out writing at this moment, which I shall ever
value as • tribute of regard and esteem from teachers
with whom I have worked for many years with the most
real pleasure and deepest sympathy.
" I thank you, too, and even if passible more, for
the memorial, which shows that you have borne with
weakness and failings, net unmindful of that impartial
spirit which I have laboured for, and which, 1 trait by
God's help. I have maintained.
"There is one other subject to which you allude—
the heavy bereavement which God has seen fit to
send upon nte. Thank you for your expressions of
sympathy, and add to that sympathy your prayers that
when I have laboured for others, r may with you be
accepted of Our Father in Heaven, through the merits
of our alone Redeemer Jesus Christ, Our Lord.—l re-
main, my dear friends, your affectionate friend.
F. DOI7GL4S TINLING.

9, Cavendish Place, Bath, °Maher 23rd, 1863.
Rl7LllBltoonno.—On Yriday lute friendly match
between eight abstaining, and the same number of non-
abstaining members of the Blandford corpecame off at
the ritle range nn the race-course. The ranges were
2°o. 600, sad 600 Yards. 7 rounds each, end as will
be seen below the non-abstainers bore off the palm
at each range, and won the match by 46 points.
The day was remarkably fine, with very little wind
stirring. The following is the score:—

Nox-kEsrintsms.

200 yds. 500 yds. 600 yds.
12 6 8-26
15 IS 15-48
16 16 7-39
17 17 12-46
• 17 20 10-47
16 16 9-41
11 10 2-23
11 7 4-22

Lieutenant Johns • •
Envien Atkinson - •
Corporal Green • -
Private Groves • •

Martin - -

Gulliver - -
„ Pitt - - •
„ Mace • • -