The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1865-08-08 00:00:00

of which, one was struck out, 4 paid, 2 not served, 5
withdrawn, 15 judgments by consent, 2 adjourned by
oonsent, and the met were thae disposed of :—Oliver
V. Harding.—Debt EX 14s. ød. The ,dettendant did not
appear and all order for payment in 14 days was made.
dornick v. Soper.—Claim 154. 10d. Judgment for
125. 104. to be paid in 14 days.—Cornick v. Scriven•—
Claim 135., of which lls, had been paid. Judgment for
2s. to be paid on Baturday.--Cosens v. Davis—Debt
£lB Us. 7d. Ordered to pay 10s a month.—Csble v.
Gale.—Debt El le. 44. Ordered to nay Sot a 'nth'
Joliffev. Harvey.—This WU an action of ejectment.
Poasesdou ordered in 14 days. There were several
causes of judgment summonses in which orders for
oommitment were made. The next Court was fixed for
the 3rd of October.

ACODANT. —We regret to learn that the Rev.
Mr. Horner, who was proceeding with the members
of the Archeological Institute to Milton Abbey, on
Monday afternoon, had his leg fractured at Athel-
hampton by the kick of • horee. Mr. Curme,
surgeon, who was there, returned with the unfor-
tunate gentleman to Dorchester, where he received
the attention his injuries necessitated.
NEW ACT ON Does. —On Saturday an Act of
Parliament to render owners of dogs in England and
Wales liable fbr injuries to cattle and sheep was
issued. An owner can be summoned before a magis-
trate where the damage shall not exceed 5. The
occupier Of a beasts or premises where any dog was
kept or permitted to Jive or remain at the time of
the injury is to be deemed to be the owner of such
dog, unless the occupier can prove that he was not
the owner at the time the injury complained of was
committed, and that such dog was kept or permitted
to live or remain in the house or premises without
his sanction or knowledge.

OBTAINRIG GOODS UNDER FALSE PRETENCES.—
Caroline Hawker, of West Fordingten, arts on Monday
evening charged before J, Bishop, Esq.; with obtaining
at the Sliop of Messrs, Bastombe, drapers, • pair of
Sheets, 46 yards of sheeting, 4 yards of flannel, and 6
yards of calico, under pretence that she had been sent
for the articles by Mrs. Smith, of Bradford. She was
apprehended on Saturday night by P.C. Beech on her
coming out of the shop of Mr. nosell, where she had
been to endeavour to obtain some things in the na,ne of
Mrs. Williams, of Bradford. The party in the shop,
however, refused to let her have anything without a
note from Mrs. Williams. The prisoner was remanded
for Mrs. Smith's attendance.
THE ENGLISH PRISONERS IN ABTSSINIA.—II is
reported that Government has determined to make
additional efforts for obtaining the release of Mr.
Cameron and the other Europeans who are in the hands
of Theodore, the Abyssinian sovereign, Mr, Pa'grave,
the well.known traveller, has been appointed to go out
to Abyssinia for that purpodei Tied of the oaptiVes had
the bad taste to make fan of King Theodore's claim to
direct descent from Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.
The Foypte says :—" We read in a letter fr.m Djeddah
that Captain Cameron' her Majesty's Consul in Abyssinia
has been relieved of the fetters in which he was long
arbitrarily confined, and that his couiplete release is
shortly expected. King Theodore still keeps Ma Stern
and lineenthal, the German Protestant mi.sionaries,
fettered hand and foot. His Majesty is very ill-disposed
towards these two gentlemen for having ridiculed his
claim of descent from Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.
NOTICE TO BOROUGH ELECTORS. —The overseers
lists of persons entitled to be registered as elector of
the borough of Dorchester are now published, and
may be inspected at the doors of the churches and
chapels and other public places of the several town-
ships. All persons entitled, by length of occupation
and the value of the property occupied, to be placed
on the list, are requested to examine the same, to
asdertain that their name, address, and the premises
oenhpied; appear on the list, and are correctly
described. Electors who have changed their place
or places of occupation within the year commencing
July 31st, 1864, and ending July 31st 1865, are par-
ticularly requested to see that all the premises
occupied in succeeeion during this period are
deecribed in the list, as the omission of such descrip-
tion exposes the voter to ohjectiob unless a re-dlaim
be made on or before the 25th of August.

REVEDT FOB DIAII MEAT. —The cry can be easily
understood that not a calf or lamb ought to have been
killed for food this year. If we go on slaying for con.
'emotion and suffering the exigencies of the disease at
the same time, we are "burning the candle at both
ends." What is the remedy P I say, follow up that
which has been mooted, if not practhad, in some parts
of the ootintry by " worldng men." Stop the consump-
tion of meat for • time, so far as convenience will
Snow. This, I am convinoed; is the only plan to keep
our stocks from • starirstion ode. la the proposal. hard-
ship ? lia,y," go." tread and all farinacous food in cheep.
Make shift for a month, while the weather is warm,
upon such diet. The "working man's" family can get
seven pounds of rice sweetened with a pound of treacle
for the price of two pounds of meat, which is often un-
wholesome. What more palatable food coul be desiredi
especially for young folks? lam not snfOciently "up'
in the figures to say what • month's abstinence would
produce, butit must be sufficient to plaoe the article, in
a market point of view, in quite • different position.—
W. R M. in Agricultural Gazette.

DORCHISTRR Fare.—Our fair, which was held on
Monday, was tolerably attended for the time of year.
There was no fat beef or mutton, save a few fleshy
brillocks usually termed in the trade—contractors'
meat. There was, however, a tolerable supply of mail
stock, for which high prices were obtained, and a large
number of sheep, mciet of which were sold at high rates.
Mr. Fooks's sheep, Bold by Mr. Ensor, as per advertise-
ment in our lest, weep all disposed of, several of the
ram lainbs selling at £lO his.; lowest price £5 average,
£8 158. The highest price for the ewes was £3 75.;
average price, £2 18s. Mr. Ensor also sold sheep for
Mr. Cooper, Mr. Romer, Mr. Watts, Mr. Marke, and
Mr. James Harding. Mr. Cooper's ewes fetched (f,,r
full-mouths) from 451. 6d. to 535. each; six-tooth, from
445. to 625. ; four-tooth, 425. to 61s. ; and t7hilver
lambs, from 3. to 41s. each. Mr. Homer's half-
bred Shropshires, from £5 15a. to go each. Mr.
Watts' sheep
.*ere greatly„ admiredi, for , their ince
mid qttality, and realised £9 10s. £l, £ll 1011 s., and
£l2 each. Mr. Markes' pure Shroapstires were sold froE
about £5 Is. Od. each. Mr. ames Harding's pare
Sussex Downs let at £6 108. £8 10s. £lO 15e. each, and
his sheep sold at from £3 to £lO each. Altogether, Mr.
Envoi sold and let in the fir-field and at his repository
90 runs and ram lambs, and sold besides about 1,000
ewes. Refreshments were provided for the several
customers by the gentlemen for Whom the sheep were
sold, the creature comforts being supplied b tbh
Antelope Hotel Company la the hest Mr;
Racer erticted for their scoommodation, in his
repository yard. In the horse fair were several
young animals, and trade was briak. A dealer informed
us that he had never known the horse trade so good as
it bad been daring the last two months, and that such
might be said of the fair that day.
Tile DIOCESAN ANNIVERSARIRS AT SALISEMEL—Cou
the occasion of the Diocesan Anniversary of the Society
for Promoting Christian Knowledge and the Society for
Prop%.ation Of the Gtiapel at Salisbury on August
17, the railway companies have kindly agreed f.o gf ant
return tickets at single fares to first and second class
passengers presenting cards signed by the diocesan
secretaries, such tickets to be available for return on
the 17th or 18th of August. The Great Western railway
Includes in this privilege all stations On the Wilts and
Somerset )ins; all statiohe beteeisn Reading and
Bristol Inclusive, and between Reading and Devizes in.
elusive. The South-Western railway all stations
between Weymouth and Salisbury, Bishopstoke, and
Salisbury, Basingstoke and Salisbury, Axminster
and Salisbury. Somerset and Dorset line, all
stations between Glastonbury, Salisbury, and
Poole. Tickets for the festival can be had on
application to the diocesan secretaries, Rev. Prebendary
Smart, Alderbury vicarage, Salisbury; Rev. Prebendary
P.enand, Salisbury, the archidiaoonal secretari, s, Rev.
P. Bennett S hreectoni Devices, Rev. Hi C. Htixtable,
Bettiseltitbel Creftetni.

"JEREMY DIDDLER" I DOREMET.—An audacious
animal of the genus "Diddler," who has recently been
victimising some of the people of Dorset, has just been
caught. He is a man who gives his name as Philip
Wood and says that he bears allegisnoe to the stars and
stripes of brother Jonathan. We first hear of him at
Beer, in Devon, *here he took a liking to a gold witch
I and its appenclagei with an cipAa glass belonging to the
landladY of a ptiblio-hotlse, eae he Carried elf with
him, and entered Bridport, where he offered the articled+
for sale to Mr. Hill, a pawnbroker, who keeps the
Balaclava Inn. Mr. Hill, ho.ever, declined the
proferred speculation, and the man came on to Dor-
chester, where he patronised the Antelope Hotel,
but, with remarkable forgetfulness, left next day with-
out paying his bill. Passing on to Weymouth, he h.red
apartments in a residence on the Eaplansde for six
weeks, at the rate of £5 per week. A day or two after
he had taken up his residence there, he inquired for •
tailor; when his landlord, anxious to do a good turn to
the maker of his own habiliments, reectrnmended Mr.
Talbot, of whom "Jeremy" succeeded in ohtalning a
valuable coat, of course; on credit. Last Friday he
Pro ceeded to Portland, making his stay at Seriven's
Royal Hotel, where he represented himself to be a com-
mercial traveller. On Saturday, Superintendent
Underwood heard of this Yankee sharper's proceedings.
and sent • constable in search of him The so-called
"Commercial" had just dined off a fowl and was about
to partake of a tart, when the mxistahle entered, and
apprehended him, and the tert was left for, we trqd, a
better customer. On Monday morning, Philip Wood
eras taken to Axminster, there to be brought before the
magistrates for theft.

was required. The eottage wean part of defendant's
wages, and when he left plaintiff') service it was hie
duty ales to give Up the cottage, as he was entitled
to wages no Icriger. The defendant, in abort, by
hie own conduct; had himself given the notice to
quit. An attempt was then made to prove that the
cottage wee held ender Mr. Weld, bat this fell to
the ground, addiftWerg that Mr. Damen, ever Woe,
he had worked for him, w hich was nearly Zyeare, had
al way e deducted the amount of rent of the eottage from
his wages. His Honor therefore gave jindgment for
immediate possession, at the same time reoonemend•
ing Mr. Damen to allow the defendant a week to
prepare himself with another cottage. Ito rent for
the &nage during the period that had intervened
Motile defendant left plaintiffs service had been ap-
plied for in the euretmons, and therefore be could not
make an order for plynient cd any. Mr. Trevannen
appeared for defeti&at in the case. The other cams
heard poseeised no paths( interest whatever.
PIDDLE/1'2.170W.
Conseourioe. —A piece of ground which bee reekedp?
been added to the churchyard of Piddlehtreen Church
wag oonsemated on Wednoiday by the Lord Bielim of the
Dionne: The want of a proper place to lay the remelts
of those who have been called away from time to time
hss been long felt both by the excellent vicar of dr*
pariah and by the parishioners in general, and it is g
matter of sincere congratulation to all conneoted with
Piddlebinton that • sonsiderable addition has at last
been made to the burial grotnd of the oberch. Shortly
alter 11.30 a.m. the Bishop, attended by the Archdeacon
of Dorset and the diocesan registrar, was met at the
entrance of the churchyard by the vicar and some of the
neighbouring clergy, and proceeded to the oberrch,where
a good congregation of the parishioners were already
assembled. Morning prayers were then said. The fine
lesson, Genesis axiiL was read by the Rev. N. E,
Ravenbill, vicar of Beckhaid Newton; the seemed
lemon, 1 Thew iv. 13-18, like the first, moat suitable
and appropriate to the occasion, by the Rev. G. L. Nmh,
vicar of Telpuddle and rural dean. After the prayene
were over the Bishop preached a most feeling and beau-
tiful sermon front the eionoluding words of the second
lemon. "Wherefore comfort one another with thew
words." Towards the aloes of his address his lordship
spoke with much force of the dirty and propriety of
bestowing care and pains on the restintOwes at those
who have fallen asleep in Christ. Tile Bishop and
storey and congregation then proceeded to the church.
yard, which was consecrated in due form according to
the office appointed to be used in the diocese of &dim
bury, and ftie hymn, "Brief life is here oar portion,°
was sung by the wheel children. May this bs the
beginning of better things in the parish of Piddlehinton.
The next thing we hope to hear of is the re.tor,,,
idon and enlargement of the eheirch itself. The Bishop
and clergy, we are informed, were afterwards hands
somely entertained by Major and Mrs. Astell, who took
a warm interest hi all the Proceedings of *his solemn,
thcrugh happy occasion.

D. MARK AIM Elle LIMN Mme.—On Saturday
evening, and on Monday afternoon and evening
Mark and his talented yeung company gave perfor-
mances at the Corn Exchange to esdehusiastio andencer,
COUNTY NWT SIMONS, Saturday.—Present: Tbe
Right Hon. Lord Porturan (chairmaro, J. J. F
Ilon, Ewe., W. P. Okeden, Req., and the Rev. i.nri tta,
—William Coward, of Blandford, for sdlerwing twa
horses to trespass in & field in the occupation of Mr..
Fooks. of Tarraut Monktan, on the 10th .I.*, was
fined 6d., damage 6c1., and cootie fin. 6d.—O. Leader,
of Charlton. charged with ideating fifteen turnips, the
property of his master, Mr. Rawlinge, was lined 2s. 6d.,
and 9s. costs—Three parties were summoned for non-
payment of district rates, and the usual orders were
made,—James Cousins, of SpettiArtEry, was allergia
by &mood Rendle with assaulting him.—Campkiaant
said he Wont into the Drax Arms for change, the der
after the show of hands at Wareham election. Dea
fondant offered him a glees of bear, which he refueed,
whereupon defendant pulled his nose.—Flned is. sina
costs, or seven days' imprisonment. —William Hunt,
of Farnham, and Richard Golding., of Tarrant Monoktou,
were summoned for a breach of the Highway Act. The
first case was dismissed. On moment of the trespass
being through an accident, and in the other the Bench
considered they had no jurisdiction-40in Chaffey,
charged with absconding from the Refornsatory„ and
having similarly acted three times previously, and
given great deal of trouble, was committed far tbreo
months' hard Isboctr, at the expiration to be sent licit
to the Reforrttatary.

Scnoot Tasar.---The annual treat to the ohildren
attending the National, Infant, and Sunday-schools
took place on Thursday last. The young people
met at their several sohool-reotas shortly before
three o'clock. A procession was then formed,
headed by the dram and fife band, the children
carrying flags and banners, and ever and anon se
they marched through the town bursting forth in
loud htizzaa, making the hearts of parents and friend"
rejoice that for those in the dayspring of life such
happy days jivers provided. The route was down
Damory-Lsne, throsigh rad-street and the Markets
square to the front of the Crown Hotel, back to
Saliabury-street, past the Boys' National-school to
the entrance of Lord Portman's park ist the top of
White Cliff Mill street. Over the entractes gate to
the park was the kindly greeting of " trelormie,*
neatly lettered in the Portman colours, surrounded
by wreaths of evergreeds and flowers. Farther on
by the side of the road was suspended between two
trees a goodly array of flags and banner', which
added much to the gaiety of the scene. The lam-
her of children present in conneotion with Ms
schools was 580, the infantile portion being con-
veyed in vans. Unfortunately soon after they
entered the field, kindly set apart for their use by
the worthy rector, heavy storms came on, and con-
tinued at intervals during the greater part of the
afternoon and evening. As soon as possibie aa
excellent tea 1111111 handed round to the young folks,
of which they heartily partook. Then followed
various games, as football, jumping in maks, leap-
ing hurdles, quarter and halfmile rams &a Three
were under the management of Moms. Darden,
Percy, and Lease and calmed ocemideralde amuse-
ment. Mr. J. DUrden also gave a prize of an
electro-plate mug for • mile race; 2nd prize, 54.
given by Mr. Percy; 3rd, 24. 6d., and horn mug.,
Fifteen competitors entered and a good start was
made, Mr. Hardy kindly leading on horseback.
After the first round several were obliged to give in.
The first prize was woo by Cullen—time r
minutes. The amusements concluded with as
excellent display of fireworks under the manage-
ment of Mr. W. Groves, and the sending up of tww
fire balloons, amidst the cheery of the spectators, •
large number of whom were present. Mr. *erg
band was in attendanos, and contributed much to
the pleasures of the evening.

Pic,-xfo P•irrr.—On Maidey the Rev. J. R. Quirk,
with his usual liberality, larded the Sunday litho.
Teachers and members of the Church Chair, to theme
piny him on a plemtweewaraien to "The Hythe," the
romantic sea-bound residence of Lord Sydney G. Ole
borne. Unfortunately the nea)thity of the male Leathers,
and the worthy amdeinteteetiiewers es
olable to snit
themselthe of this ooked iller
9 Bean. train from Woodford staltilts Poole. aod ma
their arrival at the lather tows faudi provided for their
wrommodation an omnibus and covered vem Oa mob--
ing the marine maidens* of the justly esiehroted "8. G.
0.," the party were very kindly received by his leedship,
who accompanied them to the eimotgoord 'tattoo, sod
pointed out the most striking objethea the Burrowing
soenery, at the same time kindly stating that he 'heti&
be most happy to give • party of about ten • sail in hie
yacht, as offer which wee most joyfully accepted. Sub-
sequently the sloth was laid in truly rural ATI° beneath
the trees Moth at hand, and an excellent sold collation
was heartily partakee of by the guests All appeared
to be enjoying themselves when, anfortunthely, the
threatened rain mune on with each forth an to
compel all to beat • retreat. Notwitheteedism
the inclemency of the weather, a party went out
to sea in Lord Osborne's yacht about six muse,
but as the yacht made but slight heading, two of the
number, young ladies, with winning wiles such as use
captain could resist, entreated to be Wowed I.!. into
the boat and row ashore. This they did most lantle,
rowing in such excellent style as to cell forth the
highest encomiums from the captain end others. On
their return to shore, the party made all bests back to
Poole. Hy the careful forethought of their entertainer
they found an excellent tea awaiting them at the
Antelope Hotel. Previous to, and after tee, Mrs.
Edwards played • choice geleatiou of reusicon the piano,
and MI. Lanoe and his son kindly favoured the menpany
with some excellent sewing. After tea the Bey J. R.
Quirk expressed the great pleasere he =whitened in
witting so large a body of Sunday *shoot towhees and
other friends. Though their afternoon's enjoyment
had been somewhat marred by the rain, yet he trusted
all had mijoyed themselves. ,He weld met but alludes
to the kindness of Lord Others', who mot cooly had
placed his yacht at their disposal, bet kindly opened
his booth to them in their extremity. His &Weed in
inviting them on that °greaten was to bring together
the different workers in the same good same. To
promote • social and frieedly feeling among them by
thus meeting together. Whether as Sunday school
teashers, district thalweg, or assisting in the music.)
portion of the services of the chunk, be felt, and he
trusted they all felt, they were fellow-workers with
him, and in the faithful and diligent diethame of their
duties they would be equally blamed. He traded,
however, that they looked upon those duties rather to
the light of a privilege, and laboured from a hearty
desire to help forward the salvation of the souls of their
young charge. He regretted that is otweequenoe of its
being the publishing day of the sceiiiky, Mr. Head was
enable to he present. On some future occasion, how-
ever, be hoped to secure his earriees. After a few
remarks on the forthcoming treat to the school children.
the rev. gentleman eoneled amidst load elthers.—Mr.
Edgar, on behalf of the choir, and Mr. Mean, on behalf
of the lebool teachers, returned thanks to Mr. Quirk
for his kindness. -Mr. W. H. Abbott then proposed •
vote of thanks to Mrs. Quirk, which having been duly
acknowledged, the party soon afterwards returned to
the Poole station for Blandford, where they arrived all
highly gratified with their visit.