The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1862-09-02 00:00:00

$ 4 12 27
9 6 15 31

There was a tie in this contest between two of the
Dorchester corps, and the shooting off gave the prizes as
follows:

Score. Tie.
let, Sergeant Romer, 3rd 26 2
2nd, Colour-Sergeant Gregory, 3rd 26 0

PUBL/CANS' LICENSIM Saturday last was the
annual licensing (lay for Dorchester district of the
county.—The magistrates present were: H. Williams,
jessa., Captain Alarming, Major Steward, H. C.
Goodden and G. T. Bullock, Esqs. -Mr. Westonapplied
for a license for the Cove Inn, Portland, belonging to
the occupier, John Way, who was described as the
father of the fishermen, and from whose house alone
a sight of the sea could be obtained, and therefore
was used as a sort of look out by mariners, who often
required spirita.—Mr. Tizard, who opposed, said
there were already three licensed • houses within a
quarter of a mile, and this house was so close to the
sea that an unfortunate wave might some day wash it
away.—Lieenee refused.—Mr.-Tizard applied for a
license for the Albert refreshment rooms, near the
pier at Castletown, occupied by Charlotte Garrett.
—Mr. Symouds opposed on the ground that there
were already three licensed houses within gun-shot,
and that the trade in that part of the island was
not likely to increase.—Application refused.—Mr.
Weston applied for a license for the Victoria badge
Inn, occupied by George Lane.—Captain Manning,
to whom this house belongs, left the Bench
while this application was being discussed.
The applicant founded his claim for a license
on the ground that the Portland railway would end
near this spot, and the site was an admirable one
for a "Terminus Hotel."—Mr. Tizard opposed, and
said it was likely to be many a long day, -he thought,
before the house would be required for the accom-
modation of railway travellers. The application
was adjourned till the 27th September, the magis-
trates being desirous of being better informed as to
probabilities of the railway being carried out, and
also as to the capabilities of the house.—Mr. Tizard
applied for a license for the Albion, situated on the
top of the hill, in the occupation of Joseph Bird.—
Mr. Symonds opposed, and said the cause of this ap-
plication being made was, that the house was the
property of blew.. Mason, Aldridge, and Co.
Application refused. —Mr. Tizard applied for a
Rowse for the Royal Standard, occupied by Mr.
Townsend. The house was in the same state as
last year when an application was made. —Mr.
Symonds, in opposing, said that the same objections
which last year held good, must hold good this year
also. Application refused.—Mr. Tizard applied for
a license for Alexander Stevens. The house was a
new erection, called the Bridge Inn, situated in the
pariah of Radipole, on the Dorchester side, by the
high road leading to Weymouth. The applicant had
conducted the house with great respectability. A new
neighbourhood was rising up here, and five houses
were already tenated. Besides these, a number of
villas were being erected on the side of the road
leading to Weymouth. The house contained ten
rooms, beside the cellar, bat no stable was attached.
Mr. Symonds opposed, contending that the house
was not necessary. Application refused. —Mr:
Weston applied for a license at the Maiden Newton
Railway Station. The notices having been proved,
and no opposition being raised, the application was
granted.- -Mr. Symonds applied for a license for
Mr. George Scutt, of Martinstown. There is no
licensed house or beershop at present in the parish,
and there is a large fair held here once a year which
is numerously attended, and during which, hitherto a
number of houses were opened, under what is
termed 'the holly bush." This, however,
under the new Act would not be permitted. The
clergyman of the parish concurred in the application.
—Mr. Weston, who opposed, objected to the notice,
as Mr. George Scutt, jour., said he did not compare
the several notices word by word, nor read them
over with anyone. He simply read them through
and found they agreed. He also objected that the
house was at present in the occupation of Ann
Greeriamitb, and that the magistrates could not
therefore tell who would keep it, as Mr. Scutt would
not keep it himself.—The Bench considered the
notiee to be good. Mr. George Scutt, senr., said he
had taken some pains to ascertain the feeling of the
parish, and so far as he knew it it was in favour of a
license being granted. He had beard of no opposi-
tion to it. —The application was granted.—Mr.
Andrews applied for a license of a house to be called
the Royal George, at present used as a beerhouse,
and occupied by George Clark. It was situated in
the pariah of Charminater, on the high road between
Horeb ester and Cerne A bhaa. A memorial in favour
of a license was presented, signed by the two over-
seers, Mr. Devenish and Mr. Wallace Fyfe. Mr.
Andrews did not think it necessary to get Any more
signatures, as Mr. Fyfe was a host in himself, as,
being the Editor of the Chronicle, he of course knew
the wants of the county.—Mr. Weston opposed and
objected to the notice, the copy of which, on being
produced, not being dated, the Bench ruled that the
objection was fatal.—Mr. Weston applied for a
license for Edward Edwards, residing at Wyke. The
house was a newly-built one, and contained ten bed-
rooms. There was no opposition, hut there being
already two licensed houses in the village, the appli-
cation was refused.

Tux SMALL Pox IN SHLIP.—A correspondent of
the Times writing under the signature of " Dorsttbhire,
Dorchester," in reference to the smallpox in sheep,
says :—We are threatened with a serious blow to our
'agricultural interest; and I hope you will allow me
through your columns to draw attention to the danger,
and to point out some of the more obvious remedies.
You have already brought before the public the out-
break of smallpox among the flock at Allington, in
Wiltshire, which has already spread to one or more
flocks in the vicinity. The disease is a rare one in
England, and few of the farmers or dealers, whose
Chief talk is about it, have any idea what it means if
it spreads and gets full head on these densely stocked
sheep hill's. I, who have seen it raging in less favoured
climes, and can remember the ruin it worked, and the
rapidity with which it extended itself, am surprised at
the apathy shown here, where so large a property is at
stake. In Australia, had such a disease broken out,
the flock would at once have been destroyed and
burnt ; and, in all human probability, the plague would
at once have been stayed. I cannot see why such a
course should not be adopted here, the county paying
the value, which be will saved a hundredfold if the
neighbouring taskmasters ercape. This is the more
advisable if we consider the season of the year and the
locality of the disease. The great autumn sheep fairs
ere drawing near, the chief of which are held at
Wilton, Weyhill, and Appleahaw. At these fairs
some hundreds of thousand sheep ordinarily change
hands, brought together from all the sheep-breeding
districts of Dorset, Hants, and Wiltshire, and din.
pencil after sale through Berke, Kent, and the
metropolitan counties. As Allington lies on the high
road between Wilton and Weyhill, and is not five
miles distant from either locality, the holding of these
fairs this year in their accustomed places will simply
bring together a multitude of animals from counties
which are hitherto safe, and will keep them for a week
in an infected atmosphere, in constant contact and in
that excited state of body most apt to contract disease.
When the mischief has been done the crowd will
separate; the flocks which are sold will carry the
infection to the Eastern counties, while those which
return unsold will take back the plague to their homes.
Under any but an English rule the remedy would be
obvious. The Government would prohibit the holding
of fairs during this year in the infected districts. A
cordon would be drawn round that district, and the
sale of sheep from parties within it to parties residing
beyond the line would be prohibited, and these precau-
tions would be carried out under the surveillance of a
proper officer. In free England nothing of this kind
will be done, it being part of our freedom that my
neighbour, being a fool, should have the power, by the
free exercise of his policy, of ruining me, a prudent
man, who has the misfortune to live next to him. We
cannot hope for the interference of Government, even
in the danger of one of our great national induetries ;
but the flockmasters themselves can do something. I
would urge them to lose no precious time, but at once
in each county to form committees of the meet
in-
fluential farmers. Let them appeal to their neighbours
for combined aotism, either to send no sheep to Wilton
or Weyhill, or, if sent, to engage that they shall be
sold, whatever the loss may be, and under no circum-
stances be brought hack, to bring disease among she
breeding flocks. Let all the large sheep dealers be in-
formed of this resolution, and let the farmers engage
that they will refuse for the future to deal with any
man who shall bring back sheep from the tainted
Such action, adopted generally, would
afford a hope of escaping a great misfortune, which, if
checked till winter, will probably disappear upon the
cold weather. My letter may make people think. A
few words of endorsement from you in a leading article
might produce immediate action, and save [IA from the
evil of dear food and clothes.

SUTTON POINTZ. —We are pleased to find that
Mr. Alfred Pope, who gained the Feeffees's Exhibi-
tion at the Dorchester Crammer School in 1859,
third son ofJohn Allen Pope, Es., of Sutton Points,
has very successfully passed his first examination
in the law. This is the 31st French student prepared
by M. Garston for examination, all of whom
passed.
WEYMOUTH.—On Tuesday James Ackland was
charged before the borough magistrates with assault-
ing John Ford. Case dismissed.—Sarah Willis was,
at the same time, charged with assaulting Mrs.
Newton, of St. Edmund-street. The case was
proved by a neighbour, Mrs. Marsh.--Defendant
was fined 2.e. 64. and 7s. 6d. costs, or 14 days' im-
prisonment. _

Sicnemcast !—£20,000,000 in Bank of England
notes, with a small additional country zirculation,
suffices for the commerce of England, while the
Federal States of America have already authorised
an issue of notes which will raise their paper circula-
tion to more than £100,000,000. This comparison,
taken with the premium on gold in the mother
country at 20 per cent, gives us an idea of the im-
portant contrast of the financial position of the two
countries at the present moment.
TAKING A DROP TOO MUCK.--Henry Chick was
charged with being drunk and assaulting the police.
Mr. Howard appeared for the defendant, who, he
acknowledged had bad a little too much to drink
after work; but BA he was on his way home, on the
Dorchester road, he submitted that it would have
been better had the policeman on that beat not taken
any notice of him, especially as another policeman
and also Sergeant Brine had not interfered with
him when he passed them.—Fined bs. for drunken-
ness, and 4i. coats.

AN OLD FRIEND OF THE BEER BARREL. —Henry
Spencsr, who has been before the magistrates about
tsenty times for various offences, was on Tuesday
brought up on remand charged with drunken and
riotous conduct in the public streets, and when

taken into custody, assaulting the police, about half-
past one o'clock on Sunday morning.—Mr. Ayling
told the prisoner that he had been before the Bench
so many times that it was really necessary to inflict
en him a severe punishment which would have some
effect in influencing his oharacter, if possible. He
would therefore be fined 40s. and costs, or in
default 1 month's hard labour. He asked for time
to pay but that not being granted, he was com-
mitted.

A SMASH AT THE GREAT WESTERN' RAILWAY
STATION.—The inhabitants in the neighbourhood of
the railway station were on Tuesday night thrown
into great consternation in consequence of an acci-
dent which was providentially of a comparatively
trifling nature, and yet was very nearly being
attended with the most serious results. Those of
our readers who are acquainted with the line of
railway between Weymouth and Dorchester are
aware that from about 20 or 30 yards beyond the
tunnel the incline of the railway to Weymouth is
very great—in some places we believe the gradients
are about lin 35. On the evening in question the
last down train, which leaves Dorchester at 9.45
passed through the tunnel at about the usual rate of
speed—say 60 miles an hour—and the guards and
engine driver applied the break; as is commonly
the case, opposite Upwey. There had, however,
been a slight shower of rain and the rails were very
slippery—the consequence was, the breaks would
not bold. Finding this to be the case, and that it
would be impossible to stop the train in time,
Johnson, the driver, about two miles before arriving
at Weymouth, reversed the engine and blew the
break whistle, in addition to this the stoker got
on to the fore part of the engine to throw sand on
the rails. Even this precaution was not effectual,
for on arriviag at Weymouth the engine—a very
large and powerful one named the Victoria—
passed through the station, carried away the
atop and passed into the road within about 10 feet
of the Somerset Hotel, The stop consisted of a
framework of large baulks of timber about 5 feet
above the rails, deeply imbedded in the earth, tied
in various directions, and filled with sand, yet so
great was the force brought against it that the
timbers were all mapped asunder, and the sand
completely levelled. Those who witnessed the
accident state that the smoke, steam, and sand that
was thrown up was almost blinding. Several who
were in the Somerset Hotel 'felt the shock very
severely. Two or three sitting near the outer wall
were thrown from their seats, the servant Who was
upstairs abutting a widow was thrown backwards,
and the beer in the cellar was so disturbed that the
landlord was unable to draw any more from the
tap that night. Yet strange to say the majority of
the passengers in the carriage were unaware that any
accident had occurred. A gentleman in the front
carriage had a slight " bump" on the head, and
another received a alight contusion on the arm,
but we did not bear of any other passenger receiving
the slightest injury; while we heard several express
their surprise when they saw the debris lying about
the road, that they were utterly unconscious but
that the train had been stopped in the ordinary way.
The engine driver kept his standing on the engine
and received not the slightest injury, but the stoker
who was in the fore part throwing sand on the
rails, jumped off upon the platform and received a
severe cut on the forehead by coming in contact
with the corner poet. It was probably fortunate
that he did jump off, or the likelihood is
that he would have received much more
severe injury by the timbers that were torn up; or,
indeed, when the front of the engine mounted, he
might have been thrown off, and perhaps killed.
The engine driver stated that when he was two
miles up the line, he was satisfied the engine would
carry this stop away, and his greatest fear was, that
she would run into the Somerset Hotel. If such
had been the case, the consequence would have been
awful. The whole of the house must have been
knocked down, and buried some 20 individuals in its
ruins. Indeed there were about 13 persons sitting
in the small parlour, immediately in the track where
the engine would have passed through, and who
must all have been crushed to death. Happily, the
engine was stopped in time to prevent such a catas-
trophe—partly from the wheels of the tender getting
imbedded in the sand, and partly from a large block
of timber getting jammed between the driving rod
and fly-wheel. It is asserted on all hands,that not the
slightest blame is attributable to any party in charge
of the train, as the engine driver, stoker, and guards
did all in their power to stop the engine, and thus
prevent any accident occurring.
ACCIDENT.—On Wednesday morning two young
ladies, (visitors,) hired a boat intending to have a row
in the bay, but when at the pier end, their boat
capsized, and they were precipitated into the water.
Fortunately, a man-of-war's boat came along and
picked them up, so that their mishap terminated
only in a thorough wetting.

MR. AND MRS. W. F. fiTINDHAM AGAIN.—At the
Hammersmith Police Court, on Tuesday, Amelia
Reeves, aged 19, a servant, was placed in the dock
before Mr. Ingham, charged with stealing 61b. °float
sugar, and 6th of moist sugar, value is. 3d., the property
of Mr. W. F. Windham, of No. 3 A, Upper West-
bourne-ten-ace? Paddington.—Mr. Sayre, from the office
of Mr. E. Lewia, of Great Matiboroneh-street, appeared
for the prosecution; and Mr. Martin for the prisore.r.
—lt appeared from the evidence that the prisoner had
been in the service of Mr. Windham as housemaid for
two months. On Monday, Mr. Chattel, of Upper
Seymour-street, who had served the r,secutor with
grocery for the last three months, sent some goods to
Mr. Windham's house, among which were the two
parcels of sugar. On the same day • little girl, who
worked for Mr. Windham's charwoman, weut to the
house to inquire for her mistress, and the prisoner
answered her. She also told the girl to wait, and she
brought up the area steps the two parcels of sugar, and
gave them to her, requesting her at the same time to
fetch • cab. The girl, thinking something was wrong,
declined to go for a cab, and remained outside with the
Hagar. Mr. Windham bad his attention drawn to the
transaction, and he called • constable, who went to the
girl and took the sugar from her. Mr. Windham
informed the coastable that he had discharged the
prisoner. He gave her into custody, and the prisoner
told the officer that she had ordered the sugar of a
grocer to take home to her fatrer, and that she 'away
took him something when she went home as a present,
and he returned it twofold whenever s'us left her situa-
tion. Ai the station a large bunch of keys was found
in her pocket, and she afterwards stated Mr. Windham
gave them to her to throw away.—Mr. Payne said the
keys opened every plum in the house, and that since
this charge had been given other things had been missed.
—The prisoner said Mts. Windham never locked up
anything from her. She also said that when Mrs.
Windham went to the theatre she never locked her
jewel-box, and if she (the prisoner) had wished to be a
thief she had every opportunity of being one before.
She denied having been discharged, and said she gave
notice to leave.—Mr. Chattell was called to prove that
lie sent the two parcels of sugar as part of the order for
Mr. Windham.—Mr. W. F. Windham stated that his
wife engaged the prisoner about two months ago. Be
had had suspicion of her. One of- his servants informed
him that two parcels had gone out of the house, and he
then called • constable. Since the prisoner had been
taken into custody he had made an examination of his
house, and had missed plate, and a number of different
things. The keys found upon the prisoner opened his
plate chest and the different drawers in his wife's room.
Among them was a duplicate key of his cellar, from
which he missed wine. Cross-examined.—l believe the
prisoner sated as lady's-maid to my wife as well as being
housemaid. I never interfere with the women-servants.
The prisoner was in the habit of ordering grocery and
other things for the honse.—Mr. Martin.—kfra. Wind-
ham was very kind to her; I believes she gave her a
gold watch.—Mr. Windham.—A watch worth £6 10s.,
for which I paid. She was a great deal too kind.—Mr.
Ingham, looking at the keys, said,-1 mast remand the
prisoner for • week. I shall not accept bail. The
prisoner on being removed from the dock, exclaimed
that Mr. Windham was mad,

WYK E. —Smut& —On Tuesday an inquest was
held at the Passage Bridge Inn, before G. Symonds,
Req., on the body of George Bradshaw, of the 53rd
Regiment. It appeared that while on-sentry on the
beach between Portland and Abbotsbury, be tied a
piece of string to the trigger, and fastened it to his
foot, and afterwards placed the muzzle of his gun
under his chin. The ball passed through his head.
The jury returned a verdict that deceased destroyed
himself, but that there was no evidence to show the
state of mind he was in when be committed the act.
LYTCHETT MINSTER.—SovooL Titzsv.-04
Thursday, 21st. Mat, the anneal tea meeting in
connection with the National School of this village,
took place in the park of W. R. Fryer, Esq., kindly
lent for the occasion. The children were regaled with
a plentiful supply of plum cake and tea; after which
various games were introduced, and the little ones
heartily enjoyed themselves till the shades of evening
warned them to retire.

POOLE.—MONSTILII P/C-NIC AND TEMPERANCE
GALA AT UPTON PARK. —The committee of the
Poole Temperance Society, having made arrange.
menta for a grand tempera :ice fete and Band of Hope
tea, to take place in the delightful grounds of Upton
Park, on Tuesday, the 26th ult., all the juvenile
portion of Poole and the surrounding neighbourhood
had been on the qui vice for a long time past. On
the morning in question, the Band of Hope, bearing
beautifully illuminated flags and banners, end the
friends of the cause, started at ten o'clock a.m., from
1 the Temperance Hall, Hill-street, in about thirty
wagons and other descriptions of vehicles. After
proceeding through the principal streeta,accompanied
by Harman's Poole Brass Band, and the Whitchurch
Temperance Band, they wended their way to the
Park. At twelve o'clock wiekete were pitched for
a friendly game of cricket between eleven abstainers
and eleven non-abstainers, of Poole, and the game
was closely watched by the friends of both parties.
We append the snore, from which it will be seen
that the abstainers won the victory with a few runs
to spare. and three wickets to go down. The
game, which lasted about six hours, created much
interest, and there were also numerous other amuse-
ments provided by the committee; and the quality
and cheapness of the edibles were beyond all eraise.
Dancing, and that sine qua non of every joyous
gathering—kiss-in-the-ring, was greatly patronised'
by the youths of both sexes, but the latter seems to
claim the preference. The music discoursed by
both bands was of the most "foot-stirring" descrip-
tion, and earned highly flattering encomiums for the
performers. About 1500 persons scattered over the
various lovely spots in the park, and, as the weather
was all that could be desired, everything passed off
with the greatest good humour and hilarity. About
5 o'clock a public meeting was held under the trees,
when numerous addresses were delivered. The
startling facts brought before the attention of the

audience seemed to make a strong impreveion on the
minds of many, and we doubt not that the remit of
the %to will be seen in the enrolment, of many under
the temperance standard.

NON-ABSTAINER&
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Blanchard, ran out 7 b ,20,
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Sutherland, c Barnes, b Canard 11 b 011Iard s
Hard'e. at Clark, b ()Ward .... 6 c Jackson, ***lard 6

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Ho labs, b Jackson - . ... 0
Jona, c and b Milord
Mitledgo, not out
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Aisnepuma.
Id Innings. fffid Inning's.
Jackson, b Seaver
Harker, e and -lb Blanchard .... 0 b Blanchard .. ;
Clark, 1.b.w., b Blanchard .... 10 c Stephens
°Ward, 1.b,w., I. Blanchard .... 1 b Sager 0
Allen, b Bever
Barbee, b Blanchard
Mulford, a fitophens, b Seeger.. 4 a and b Singer
Thornhill. a Herdic, b Bburobard 5 b Sower
Kendall, b flamer
Potter, at hurdle, b Blanchard.. 13
Knight, not out . ...... ... .. I
Byte and leg byes

PRESENTATION TO MISS WILKINSON OF POOLL
—On Thursday the boys and girls com-
prising the singing class connected with St.
James' Church, under the able tuition of Miss
Wilkinson, presented that lady with a handsomely
bound edition of " Wilmott's Poets of the 19th
Century," for her kind services in instructing them
in music and singing. On the fly leaf of the volume
was printed in gold a short and appropriate address,
to which was appended the names of the subscribers.
We wish the class every success.
GAL —We are glad to state that gas-light is
about to be extended to some places adjoining the
town, not yet enjoying that accommodation. A
new main is being laid down from the works at New
Quay, along Mon* Lane, the Parade, and the
Bournemouth Read, to supply the new reeidences of
J. C. A. Brine, and T. Belben, Ewe, and the
new buildings of Mr. Wickham. No doubt the
pipes will, ere long, be carried on to Parkstone,
which, from its increasing population, much needs
its illuminating powers. We understand that
Longfleet will be lighted up before the ensuing
winter.

Caurros.— We would caution persons who have
the charge of horses with vehicles, against leaving
them unattended in the streets, as in this hot weather
the animals are much tormented by differentinsecte,
causing them often to start suddenly, and run great
risk of an accident. On Monday morning a horse
thus left became restive, and backed the cart which
it was drawing into the shop window of Mr. William
E. Crawley, ironmonger, breaking a portion of the
framework, and four or five squares ofglass.
ST. PAUL'S SUNDAY SCHOOLS. —The scholars and
teachers of these schools held their anniversary on
Wednesday afternoon, in a field near the Poole
Foundry, kindly lent for the occasion by lsaao
Steele, Esq. About 283 children, and 34 teachers
and friends sat down to tea; after which a variety of
innocent games were introduced, until they were
called to separate by the shades of evening.
WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOLS. —The scholars and
teachers in connection with these Sunday Schools,
celebrated the 53rd anniversary of their establish-
ment, on Tuesday last. The children, about 300 in
number, met at the schoolroom about half-past two
o'clock, and proceeded through the principal streets,
headed by the drum and life band of the Fourth
Dorset (Poole) Rifle Corps, to afield in Mount Lane,
kindly lent by I. Steele Esq., where they were
regaled with a plentiful supply of plum cake and
tea. About 6 o'clock 150 of the friends and
teachers had tea together under the shade of a row
of trees. In the evening many persons connected
with the congregation visited the field, and joined
with the children in a variety of innocent sports, kc.
About half-past eight a large balloon ascended as a
signal to leave the field. The evening was remark-
ably calm, and the balloon pitched at Seldown,
within the sight of the assemblage. The National
Anthem was then sung, and a procession hastily
formed. The company proceeded to the front of Mr.
Steele's residence, where loud cheers were given
for his kindness in allowing them the field. The
children and teachers quickly repaired to their
respective homes, greatly pleased with their after-
noon's enjoyment.
We understand that it is the intention of
Mr. Wanhill to run one of his vessels (the James
Manlaws) as a packet between this port and Cher-
bourg. There could not be • effirel better adapted
for the purpose, and ifs will be the means of opening
a new and prosperous trade to our port.
KINSON.—As Thomas Luther, carter to Mr. C.
Cutler, was 'removing a load of straw from a rick
which was situated near an embankment, he found
on the top of it a rabbit stop, containing five young
• nes. The rick was nearly 15 feet tugh.
BOURNEMOUTH.—It is determined to take
the necessary steps for extending the Dorset and
Somerset Railway (amalgamated by Act or Parlia-
ment during the last session), to Poole and Bourne-
mouth. This will complete the junction of the
Bristol and English Channel, and bring the import-
ant port of Cardiff within four hours of Poole. We
are only able this week to announce the fact, and to
congratulate the town on the proximate completion
of the hones of 20 years.
HAWECHIJRCH. CONSECRATION .07 Sr.
JOHN'S CHURCH.—This church was duly consecrated
by the Lord Bishop of the Diocese, on Thursday,
August 28th. The old church of Ilawkchurch,
which has stood for nearly 600 years, being in a
very decayed state, was taken down last year and
has been entirely re-built, with the exception of the
tower, which has been thoroughly repaired. Moat
of the materials used in rebuilding are new, with the
exception of the columns and arches that support the
roof of the nave, and these are portions of the old
church; the chancel arch is also a portion of the old
church, but its situation is now farther east. The
structure consists of a nave, chancel, north and
south aisles, sacristy, and a tower at the west end.
It comprises several styles of architecture, nantely :
the nave, Norman ; the tower, perpendicular ; and
the chancel and side aisles, decorated. The tower
contains five bells and a clock. The interior of the
church is approached by three entrances, the two
principal of which are at the west and south, and
the third is by a small door on the north through the
saoristry. The chancel is furnished with an altar,
sedelia, and credence table. The altar is covered
with red and blue, the antipendal is blue on which
is embroidered the 'sacred monogram, the top is
covered with red, and the ethele is fringed with
blue and white. It is elevated on four steps
of polished Purbeck marble, the pavement between
each is inlaid with encaustic tiles, those forming the
sacrarium and footpace are of a beautiful pattern.
The chancel stalls and altar rails are of' oak. The
roof throughout is of stained deal. The whole
of the windows in the chancel are filled with
stained glass, that in the east deserves par-
ticular notice. It contains, three figures, namely,
St. Peter—underneath, on a scroll "Jesus said onto
him, Feed my cheep." In the centre, the Good
Shepherd—underneath, " &leder Matadi," "1 ase
the Good Shepherd, and know my sheep, and alb
known of mine;" and the third, St. John,
with "Perfect love casteth out fear ;"—ander-
netith, and in the upper compartment, •
double triangle. That on the North, over
the credence table, contains this inecrip
tion, "For as often as ye eat this bread and
drink this cup ye do thew the Lord's death until he
come." Around the arch, above the window,
"Except ye eat of the flesh of the Son of Man and
drink his blood, ye have no life in you." On the
South are two windows above the sedelia and
stalls ; they contain on the windows and above the
arches, "Seeing then that we have a great high
priest that is passed into the heavens, Jeans the Son
of God, let us hold fast our profession ;" "Now is
come salvation and strength, and the wisdom of
our God, and the power of his grace;" "A just
God and a Savour, there is none beside me; Look
unto me, and be ye saved all the ends of the earth."
"This God is our God for ever and ever; he will be
our guide unto death." The windows in the nave
and aisles are all filled with plain glass. The pulpit
is of Bath stone, beautifully carved, and stands at
the east end of the nave, opposite to which on the
South are placed the prayer-desk of oak, and
lectern of stained deal. The nave and North
and South aisles are filled with open seats of stained
deal. The font is placed at the West side of the
South door. The sacristry or vestry is separated
from the chancel and nave by an oak screen. In
the North aisle is a fine toned harmonium. On the
walls of the North and South aisles are several in-
teresting monuments removed from the old church.
The church is very substantially built of atone'
with Ham dressings. Both externally and in
ternally there are some well executed atone earvinp
The consecration service took place at 11 o'clook
a procession was formed at the rectory by
the Bishop and about twenty-three clergymen,
amongst whom were the Rev. E. C. Adams (rector),
Rev. Dr. Hodges, Rev. J. Marsh, Rev. E. R.
Breton, Rev., It. S. Hutchings, Rev. T. L
Montefiore, Rev. W. Tringham, Rev. Hu:table,
Rev. It. II Broadley, Rev. R. M. Evanson, &a &a
Having reached the west door of the church they
proceeded up the centre aisle, the Bishop and Clergy
reading the 24th Psalm. As soon as his lordship
reached the altar, a most lively and beautiful
voluntary was performed on the harmonium, after
which followedthe usual consecration prayers. The
deed of consecration was read by the Rey. Dr.
Hodges, of Lyme Regis. The usual morning Beryl's°
was then proceeded with, the prayers being read by
the Rev. E. C. Adams, rector; the first lesson by
the Rev. Hu:table, and the second by the Rev.
R. B. Broadley. The introit which followed the
prayers was an hymn for the occasion. Then
followed the communion service, which WAS read b3l
the Bishop, the Epistle by the Rev. S. Hutchiegs.
and the Gospel by the Bishop, after which Mime-ea
the Nicene Creed. The Bishop 'then proceeded
to the pulpit, and preached
:an excellent sermon
from Psalm 118, v. 17. The Holy Communion was
then administered by the Bishop. During the

I reading of the offertory sentiment a collection was
made, which amounted. to £64. Wittritroleing
Rerviee being concluded the Bishop and Clergy
returned again to the rectory, where, with several
of the leading gentry of the neighbourhood they
were entertained by the Rev. E. C. and Mrs.
Adams, to whom great praise is due for their zeal in
uo effectively catrylag out the *fork of restonstion„.of
Which the now 'chat* of 8h John's, .Enwk-
chutch, will Osier be a lasting monument.
For: the occasion the chprch was, beautifully ilea),
rated with, flowers and evergreens. Aimee the
altar was this inscription, " We have an advocate
with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous, and He
is the propitiation for our sins." The musical ser-
vices wows under the direction of Mr. W. Moore,
organist of Lyme Regis, who presided on the bar.
minium ; the choir were from Lyme Church ; the
music for the Venite, Te Daum, and Jubilate, was ,
"isoinnoted'by Mr: -W. Moon; Mid gave great satis-
faction. The proper Psalms were sung instead of
rend.—The Evening Service oomnieneed at six
o'clock. Prayers were read by the rector, the Rev.
Adams, and an excellent sermon was preached
by Rei. 8.. M. Evanson, from 1 Kings, cli. ix.
v. 3, after which a collection was made, which
amounted to £2 135., making a total of nearly £67.
The oast window is a gift of Mrs. Adams, and is by
Ward and Hughes. The architect was Mr. J.
Hicks, of Doreheitteri the masonry was done by
Mr. Fatten, of Krulport; the ' woodwork by Mr.
Chick, of Biidport ; and the stone carving by Mr.
H. Burge, of London, who have each given goners!
satisfaction. Tbe length of the church from east to
west is about 69 feet, and 38 feet wide.