The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1876-07-04 00:00:00

DORCHIMITISR.

Tux depth of rain which fell during June was L 66
inches, that of the same month last year being 2.45
inches.

Br the desire of the Bishop of the Diocese, collec-
tions will be made in All Saints' Church after the
morning and evening services next Sunday, on behalf
of the Restoration Fund for Salisbury Cathedral.
THZ following is tho programme of music to be
performed by the Town Band on Wednesday evening,
at half-past seven, in the South Walks: -March,
" When I am Far AweT ;" quadrille, "Fairy C video,
" Messenger of Love ; ' selection; Polka, "Sweet
Remembrance ;" march, "Silver Threads ;" "God
Save the Queen."
COMMITTED TO Tag DORSET COUSTT Pauses.—
Richard Courtenay, breach of the peace and assault-
ing police at Weymouth, 3 months' -Imprisonment and
1 month hard labour.—Hard Labour: Charles Skiller,
vagrancy at East Lulworth, 2 calendar months;
Louisa Salisbury, Ulna] palming at Bridport 6 weeks;
Matilda Jackett, indecent conduct at Weymouth, 1
calendar month ; Charles Read, vagrancy at Wimborns,
14 days.
Tug WEATMEIL—The following is our meteorological
report:—

' Lowest
Dan.. Noon. Point Si Wind. ' State of Wainer.
—...
Juno • • i
lb dO el II Mao
77 OD 47 .IX6 SW Floe
22 70 40 SW Pb.
29 64 44 N Me
3° 01 SS NW a W 1 Fine
JIYI , et 111 W i Manny, Ono
- 2 1 40 le yr" t 01. y. cloudy

ENTMAIWIIIII/T AT FROININ WHIMILD. On Fri-
day last Mr. and Mrs. Thornton entertained the
Zt:lf the Dorchester Bawl of Hope, under Mn.
's special charge, in their beautiful grounds at
Frame House. The novelty of the invitations had a
great chat= for the 50 bcp.ys end girls, and was partic-
arre'sAirstifihig to Km Bingham, who has hitherto
w
single-handed in her attempts to instil habits
of total abstinence amount the young of Dorchester.
The_party, under Mrs. Bingham's care, assisted by Mr.
W. Warren, arrived at Fromm House at four o'clock,
and on the appearance of their kind hostess, Mrs.

Thornton, the choir sang a selection of Sankey's hymns,
aooompanied on the harmonium by Mrs. Bingham.
After three hearty cheers for Kr*. Thornton the
children dispersed to amuse themselves, the gardens
and grounds being thrown open for them to roam
about at will, numerous games and amusements
having been provided for them on the lawn and under
the shade of the trees. At five o'clock the young
people were summoned to the tes-tablea, beautifully
arranged and ornatnented with flowers, &c. The
sumptuous tare quickly disappeared, after which the
games, &c., were renewed until seven o'clock, when
Mrs. Bingham's well.known bell called the party
together round a table in front of the house, on which
was displayed numerous presents, distributed by Miss
Thornton with a kind word for each recipient. Loud
cheers of course were given for the young lady; an'
the'shouts when Mr. Thornton appearedon the scene,
smiling a kindly welcome to all, must almost have
startled friends in Dorchester. At eight o'clock the
young folks returned thanks to their entertainers,
and it will be long before the kindness of Mr. Mrs.
and Miss Thornton, their guests and servants, will be
forgotten by the young teetotallers and their friend
Mrs. Bingham. This being the first encour,gement
of the kind given to the Dorchester Band of Hope it
is looked on by their friends as a sign that a growing
interest will be taken in the cause.

ANNUAL WATZZ-60081.—(" By OM of the Hands.")
—The delightful weather we have been having for
the past few weeks has brought together many
parties for spending • pleasant day by the seaside,
which is much enjoyed by those who live in quiet
inland towns. There are none to whom such an
outing is more necessary than to those who have to
"dig away" from morn 'till night in order to bring
forth weekly the papers which emanate from
these offices. Arrangements were consequently made,
and on Saturday last our annual wayze-gonse came off,
Swanage being the place selected aa suitable for such
an event. The weather was all that could be
desired. The early morning was rather cloudy,
but this served to shelter us from the scorching
rays of "Old Sol." By 5.30 a.m. all had assembled
at our offices, and in • few minutes after drove up
four slashing hones and a magnificent break,
the property of Mrs. Dunn, of the Junction HoteL A
few minutes more all were safely seated, and we drove
off, the balmy air being enlivened by the sweet strains
of the cornet, capitally played by Bandmaster J.
Stevens, of the Dorset Militia and Dorchester Town
Banda, and who, fortunately, is employed at these
officer. The route WAR down the South-street, and by
the South Walks, and thus on to Broadmayne, which
village was enlivened with music and singing. A slight
halt is made at Winfrith, for the roads are very dusty
and the horses want their mouths rinsed out. Again
we are on the road, and at 8.10 a.m. we drive up to the
Red Lion Hotel, Wareham, at which hostelry we have
to refresh horses and men. Breakfast is ordered,
and in twenty minutes a capital spread is on the
tables, and the despatch with which the work was
done is deserving of the highest praise, and Mr.
Yearsley and his staff certainly showed that they
were equal to the emergency of providing for a large
party at a abort notice. Breakfast over a ramble is
taken around the town, and its magnificent (!) public
buildings s,re visited, among these being the Town Hall
lately built, and which contains among others the
portrait of our future King, who we remember was
asked to open the said building. Wareham is an
ancient and loyal borough, and, although quiet, it
hardly deserves the pun of a cruel wag who told the
writer that

"When in Wareham condemned to reside,
lied seek oblivion in suicide."
Here we were joined by our Wareham and Poole
correspondent, hi& C. (lent, and at 10.40 we left for
our destination, passing on the way the ruins of
Corte Castle, which stand forth boldly, and can be
seen for many miles away. But time is passing on,
and it is thought best not to halt here, KO with music
and song we rattle through the town, the inhabitants
turn out to cheer, and at noon we pull up at the
Purbeck Hotel, Swanage, where we are all refreshed,
and by which time we have more the appearance of
millers than "gentlemen of the fourth estate." After
a little for the inner man, we have a brush, and those
who cannot bathe a good wash, and soon all are right
again. Many take a dip in the briny, whilst some
have half-an-hour's boating in the magnificent bay,
but we take the precaution to have boatmen with us,
lest we should come to grief on a dry shore, as was the
cane with certain gallant young men at a neighbouring
watering place a few weeks ago. The sea breeze
gives all an appetite for dinner, and at this time we
' are joined by the proprietor, Mr. L. H. Ruegg, who
has come over in the magnificent steamer Heather
Bell from Bournemouth. Dinner is served in admirable
style, and well cooked, with an abundance of all that
crodd make us comfortable. The happy party is
presided ever by Mr. Ruegg. The after dinner
flattery and "buttering " is dispensed with, but the
Chairman, after expressing the pleasure he felt at meet-
ing them on such an occasion, and wishing them every
enjoyment, said that his time was short, as he had to
leave by the steamer again, but he had great pleasure
in drinking each of their health& The Publisher, in
a few well-chosen remarks, proposed the health of the
Chairman, expressing the thanks of all for his efforts
to promote their happiness, and this was heartily
shown by the " three-times-three " cheers given in
response. The compliment was briefly acknowledged,
the speechifying was finished, and we again seek
recreation. The steamer is watched off from the pier,
as with crowded decks she steams away, and a yacht,
which had been previously chartered, is quickly by
the side, and many of us are soon "flying away" (to
use a nautical expression), and in a short time are
some ways out to sea. The ride is most enjoyable, as
there is • stiff breeze, and as landsmen are no little
used to sea we have to hold on well to nave tumbling
about. We have the cornet on board, and the
music is delightful. After a hour's sail we
return to shore, and shortly tea is ready, and
the refreshing cup is much in request At 0.30
the driver and "conductor" being ready with their
steeds, we mount the break, and, after hearty cheers
for the hotel proprietor, Mr. Liztington, who deserves
the highest praise for the manner in which he con-
ducted the whole affair and for the admirable arrange-
ments made for entertaining us, we rattle away, song
and music filling the air. Returning again to Ware-
ham, the horses require a rest. One hour is allowed
for Wm, and then we say farewell to our host of the
Red Lion, and at 11.50 we drive up through the county
town, all tired, none sad, none had indulged to excess,
nothing had occurred to mar our happiness—the
arrangements were perfect; and, thanks to Mrs.
, Dunn 's horses and a careful driver, we pull up safe
and sound at the Junction HoteL Truly loyal sub-
jects, one verge of the National Anthem is sting as
the town clock tells forth that the "witching hour of
night" has arrived. We separate, and as Sunday is
just beginning, all go quietly to their homes, every-
body confessing that the " Wayze-goose" f 1876 has
been • great success.
Coutry Pirrrr SESSIONS. Saturday.— Before Mr. Herbert
Williams (chairman), Mr. R. Pearce, Mr. E. L. Kindcniley,
Mr. R. Williams, and Mr. A. W. Minkel.
Thomas Pox and Thomas Maier, two respectable
labourers, of Teller, were summoned for ill-treating a bull
belonging to Mr. M. Gale, farmer, of that parish, on the
14th June—Mr. M. I'. Weston appeared tor the prosecu-
tion, and Mr. R. N. Howard for the defence, —A lad named
Shiner, in prosecutor's employ, spoke to seeing defendants
chasing the bull on the day in question, and alter they had
caught it—the animal having got embedded in some mud
—they commenced beating it in a brutal manner with
sticks and continued their ill-treatment for some time
until the animal was at last compelled to drop. Mr. Gale
came into the field at this point, when the defendants
walked off.—Mr. Gale deposed to the bull, which was at
all times very quiet, having been very considerably
injured, so much that it had te be assisted home, and
I blood was found to be issuing from its nose in consider-
'able quantities. It was still suffering from the injuries
then inflicted. —Mr. Howard addressed the Bench on
behalf of the defendants, alter which a witness was
called who was present at the time, and he gave a flat
denial to the alleged ill-treatment--The summons was
thereupon dismissed.