The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1877-07-03 00:00:00

PORTLAND.

A CHARMING Pieme near the Naval Range. in the
East Wier, drew a number of ladiss awl gentlemen to
that side of Portland on Wednesday afternoon.

A Fturut SACRILEUE. —St. Pe let's Church was
broken into, it ix supp.wel on Tuesd '3, night last week.
The crime ras discovezed on Wednesday afternoon,
when it was found that the scoundrels hail g tin
through the vestry window, and broken open the plate
chest. The communi.m plate had been taken out, and
bent and broken, apparently to see if it was soul silvcr.
PortquatelY, perhaps. they vere only tplated, and on
finding this, the rascals not only nearly destroyed the
vessel.; but ale., committed certain filthy acts. They
also drank nearly a bottle of the sacramental wine,
scattered the vestments over the vestry and varies
parts 4,f the church, broke open the alms IN and
stole the contents. It seems that they then tried to
get off the front door lock, to escape that way; hut in
this they fang, and it is believed, had to return by
the vestry window. The is,lic, ~f course, were
quickly informed .df the matter, and were ftnxionsly at
work to disc ,ver the viff ians ; lent the enquiry Wag
attended with some difficulty in consequanee only
mmey having been taken away.

ITINFBITH.
tREATE K I)E NIONSTRATION.

(hi the tith it June Court " Forest King," No
4,082, of Winfritli, held a grand demonstration and
it'.te in a field near the o•oirt house. Hills load been
p ottc.l to invite the public: notices were mutt routtl
to members an4l friend., anol a o.hl number put in an
appearance. The committoe had male every arrange-
ment they could tor the c onfort and refreolamont of
their expecte., gue-to. The criterion( for the olinner
was entrusted to Mr. Joseph Billy, baker, gr.wer,
of Wintrith, Alld Mr. Guppy. of the Ship Ins,
Preston: supplied the refreshing draught.

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The day .a'rrivel, and the weather WAN everything
that could be plesirol ; the inhabitants were astir sally
to ['mks the mot I .1' it, for it I+ not often that Winfrith
is so gay and lively. Ths Wool Itras.p Rawl, led Ipy
Mr. Langford, was early in the fishi, awl soon
3W:tete-4 the Ii lillyv,Pekers, the lasnibsrs awl visit-
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in brethren from other ...orbs with their banners
ftoolli arrived, :Ind f nme.l in proceA oh ott 130, in
the following order :
Bro, 11. Mir and F. Squibb.
10 Mounted Forestero.
Wool Ilnva Weld.
Juvenile Forester,..
Banner of 1 owt " Proz,ross," wehenter.
Dispen,ation of Cowl " For,' m,,. 4,084
Vidtine Mend lera from several CourLa

13 inner of GourC'• Vim of Frit9tersi:: N. 3,1, %Vey-

Viutrfl. Di.trwt.

BLANDFORD.
OntNTT PRITT SOMSI,Imi, Neurday—Tiofore Ifixemint
Portman, Mr.. J. J. Famohamon, Mr. J. C. Mansel.Pleydell,
and (liners! Parke.
A couple ..1 as,ault e.ves were aettle.l out of Court, awl
the I. ~, i , imei °erupted hut a very short time.
William Dr,* of Tarrant Ripatton, was mulcted in 5...
fir bring drunk at I. ingtoti on June Itlth.—P.C. Andrews
prore.l the °Rim,.
ritl;aul reirarti, of illan.lfor.l, won summoned for
&towing a 114.4kr•V to stray .at the highway at 1111t011 MI
June Mth.-10,11. E ii.. spoke to geeing the dooker str.vntit.
Jolt defendant out the animal belonged to his son and the
11-neh oliondsle. the ra...e.
Willie., CA woo :don summoned for heiha it It and
rintotto on Z.lnt ,4 June at Blandford —liefetelaht
tam.e.l mi. . anotoiment hr 'Laying he WAA at a
Puldichom.e, hn.l onttoonno hit him on the nose : whether
he took hi. °Wm part or not he ilid not know, lint he was a
very likely y. mi
ttutu to do so—The
rnagistratea allowed
defendant a eek to pay ss.
.foh. Firm or. of Tarrant Keynatone, pleaded guilty to
" ,ta4gering in Ids cup." on the 10th of June at Langton,
awl woo orthired to pay Ss.

The pr ocogsion thus formed ;111;c1;e1 from the field
to the lively strains of the band, perambulated the
village, awl paid a visit to Mr. Kent, who lives at
Knighton, from there bock to Mr. Rind-ill's, then to
the church close by, where an impressive sserviLe wav
I conducted, an appropriate sermon being preached by
' the Rev. U. Phillips.
After service the piocession reformed, and paid a
visit to the t icarage. Awl now one would think they
" had hal enough marching tinder the livirning sun awl
" along the dusty road, and w mid retells to the green
I fields, but there is a little village alt oit a mile-and-
half from here called East I lialtlon, where lives some
good Foresters, and also frienda whom they dclight to
honour. Their visit there was heartily welcomed. anti
seemed not unexpected, fo- there were five erehes
ereleil across, the road. and MMUCIIIOIIIItiO,4 displayed
as they coal get. Mr. Tod, yeom in, gave them
I refrenhment. and the Hey. It. Hill and family
welc oned them, and seemed nitudi pleased with their
visit, whilst the hills reaoundral with the strains of the
bawl as they marched back through the villiage for
Winfrith, a distance of nearly two tuilea to the field,
and although the men looked hot awl died'', they were
in excellent spirits, and the procession looked ve7
nice ; the 10 mounted men repreaentieF by their
' dresses various characters t,f the Ancient Order
lof Foresters, the banners, sashes, and ilecirations
were of the usual kind, awl gave to the whole a
I pleasing effect. The juveniles too. who tripped alfingso
I light-heartetl listening to the music, made up a picture
whieb, however silly le the eolours may be, gives to
the thoughtful mind a guided to fea4 on with joy and
thankfulness. Here are a tsw men, chiefly agricultural
labourers, a mere lirmich of that gigantic tree of ,
, Forestry, whose branches are at widely spread,
I banded together to lielp eaih other in times of need.
Thousands have hasl COSPIC to rejoice that they belonged
to the brotherhood, while those who have wit needed
its support have had the satisfaction of knowing that
I they have assisted others. It also inculcates a manly
Independence, there is a healthier tone in that man
who feele that he is above the parish dole, and that his
bones will vest be nattier, overthe stones "likes pauper
who noboily owns." The training up..! young recruits
to swell the ranks of the regular army cannot be to
highly appreciated, and parents should induce then, to
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I be careful of their pence that they may pay their eon-
! contributions themselves ; they would be more likely
to take a greater interest in what they will be called
upon to perform in after life, lint here they are baelt
to the hell, the band playing the National hymn, the
men gave three cheers for the Queen, thus !showing
that Englishmen can be loyal before dinner an well as
after. The dinner now being Lsbl on the tables, the
chair was taken by Mr. J. J. Bates. of East loilworth,
and was suppirte.l on either shio by hmorary members
and visitors, amongst whom was the Rev. G. Phillips,
Rev. B. Hill (I liabion), Mr. T. Randall, Mr. R. G.
Randall. Dr. Fall, the medical officer"( the curt, Mr.
Spicer, Mr. Tod (Chal.lon), Mr. Rußen( here Regis),
The dinner was a gsi-1 one. and was capitally served
up by Mr. Billy ad l his stall' of willing waiters, and
consisted of many good things too numerous to
mention. There was no lack of good apetites,
to juke by dlaappearances, nor was Mr. Guppy idle,
his Honors being in great reoneAt. The dinner over,
awl the cloth removed, the Chairman proceeded with
his round of toasts, of course the loyal toasts were well
received. The " Bishop awl Clergy of all Decornin
ti.ms" was next given; the Rev. O. Phillips, who was
remived with IPU4iC2I bOnonlll, reap toiled in a very
nice speech, which was listened to with much attention.
The neat was the toast of the day "The Ancient
Order of Forester'," coupling with it the name.
of Chief Ranger Robert Harris. Mr. Harris was res
seined with musical honours, he responded for the
society in a neat speech, and called on Mr. G. Randall,
the secretary, 1010 gave a satisfactory state of the
finance' of the court. Other baste billowed, and was
responded to. Mr. Billey's health was proposed, and
he was complimented on the efficient manner he had
catered for them. This brought a very auccessfol
gathering to a close, and they now dispersed, but not
to their homes, (or the fun is about to commence.
Dancing, kiss-mghe-ring, id.l aunt sally, riserrielgo-
round, dc &c. The field was well attended, and old
and young seemed to have enjoyed themselves
thoroughly, and the day wan brought to a close. The
comm ittee must be congratulated on their success.
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POOLE.
I 'ORONATION Dot—The Juvenile Odilfellows had a bAe
on n entail scale here on Thursday afternoon. Them embers,
shoot PO In number, formed in procession at the 0 hi-
fellows Hall, be. teen one and two o'clock, and perambu-
lated the streets to the strains of the Poole Town Band.
The youngsters then proceeded to a field at the rear of the
Portmahon Hotel, lent by Mrs. H. Stunders. A cricket
match was to have been played during the afternoon
between VS' inhorne and Poole teams of Juvenile ails
fellows, but as there were only two from Wimborne
elevens had to be formel on the ground. The result was
a victory for the Poole team, who won the match by II
runs. A seasi many people visited the field in the evening,
and the time wt.' tvssseti away in dancing, "kissing in.
the-ring, • send Annt*illy.
Perry SESSIONS. Thursday. —Before Messrs. W. Pearce,
W. D. Dudek, and G H. (bitch.
rAv UNDSIORABLZ LABOULMIL —William Small, labourer,
of eollettOtioll Hill, was summoned for assaulting Mr.
Gnome Huey. builder, of Parkstone, and also for being
drunk sad riotous. at Patkitose, on Monday evening.—

Mr. Huey proved both offences. He said be was on his DOMESTIC VULTURES. 1
way to Mr. Z braid Ctwa M iny's om-half-past six o'clock 1 t
on Monday evening when the defendent, who was "in a ' The other day. when I peM a mornin r ',kit to
dangerrnialy drenken mate," stopmet him and naked if he Angeline, Edwin happen...l to ha a! hsme, anal I WWI i
fOillil Rive him a job of work, lie told defend,mt he did much struck at floe. by the change in his manner, as I
not went a labourer. and defendant the abused him and lanced, toward. myself. I was just wondering how I
anerh„,iampe.rele...ll
fkr,i,mmehthraft.ht
taphaerehneat
17;ainnt,tiiIneenorba,,Bakliintyg 1.
rushed mem him three times, each One striking as hie mild possibly have off •nded him, when Angelina 1
face, but he heat the blows off with ha arm. lie was
obliged to knock down defendant three timep in self- 1
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demi,. Defendant followe 1 hill. Oi'to Mr. Goma-ars •
around anal he went itro the heuee away fromover the book.. ; an th.T Worls, it Witt the an ruing
For the Rowan the ft nada fined deft...lent 5..., and e eta, which lie usually net made for the payment of his
and bound Imo over in his own recoguis owes of F. 5 to keep tradesmen. I regretted, when I hear! this, that I
the peace for nix months, anal for being drunk and riotous should have chosen this day for my visit, am Edwiti has
he WWI tined ti. 61., illidca.t.. a way of making the wh de world feel that lie ham been
Villa CaSsitteittn —Jslts Lexie, builder, of Parkstone, paying hie bills and, moreover, that lie atonal like it
was sunotionri under the Master and Servant's Act by Hit mind, intieed, semneal 011 this ocert.ion to 1*
James White. hat etrer, of Bouritemonth, who sought to thoroughly impregnate.! with the diA •r ealal t li. t
recover 19s. 101.1, htlanee due for wages.—Defemlant did fur thoughn fthe e '' rlc i
re a. generally one 0 most lemmas .e o.
not appear, and although the service ef summon. was
proved the magiatretes adjoorned the case for a week, "to men, I tabeerved that at Imichetm his keen eye appeared
give the defendant an opportunity of aopearing." the to be analysing the coutente of every dieh, and that he
Chairman remarked. seemed even to he almost counting the very morsels we
Oxa MOR6 CHANCE. —Robert A Iles, a returned convict, were swallowing. Ile ate, contrary to his usual
now under police supervision was brought up on retuand custom, very little himself, as though 'by way of pro-
charged with stealing a quantity of lettuce from the garden testing that he at least did not !mei the hounehold
of Mr. John White, at Parkatone, on Monday night. —Pn-
expenditure, anal he remarked to Angelina with v. in
sonar admitted his guilt, said he was drunk at the time, I ' the ' le
ntternets, as soon as e covers were removed, that
Foul pleaded for mercy. —The Chairman said the Bench
wonM one nines prionner on nines chance, and sentenced him th. irty-two new potatoes were ecareely required tar
tea nionth's hard lal*nr in Poole gaol. only boar pereons (Alain' m s grandother wan present).
It did, Maleed, seem a large quantity at first eight, but
as D'Arey was almost sure to drop in in a few minute.,
i was in reality only an allowance of leas than six and
half apiece. I at once devoured, with apparent
vi lity, what I conceived to be my own share, accord-
g to this maculation, and was rewarded by a grate-
aa glance from Augelina'e eyes. tie augh I must own I
elt somewhat uncomfortable for the rest of ti.' day.
',twin, however, obstinately refreehl to partake of any,
,td his grandmother, in the most cowardly manner,
°Bowed suit; en that, as D'Arey did not appear. the
Bali still looked alarmingly fnll, awl in order to get it
!
rt of sight, Angelina hastily rang the bell for the
nulling.
' v'ery tune of those potatoes will be rated," amid
',twin in a tragical voice, as the dish was removed by
thefootman. "The pier, ante have had their dinner at
ne, no theyll throw them all away. Irhat a clisyssting
.141 m it it,"t
Angelina loAeal deeply Pained, hut did not reply;
and Edwin commenced venting mme of his spleen
upon the green-mem-berry pudding, which he shodied
at with as Tana fury as though he had been dittos.
!towelling his butcher or his baker. As every one, I
find, likes to talk about their own grievance., anal as I
never by any chanee eat green-gooseberry mad ling, I
(envied tint it might be omthing to Edwiti'e ruffled
feelings if he could converse openly of hiA suffering : I
therefore craftily continued the suli,ject if household
expenditure in this ca 'nary; an'! Edwin, after first
pouring out a large glass of dry sherry, began to talk
&hoot his bilk. Ile commenced, however, by having
a turn at his tradesmen, and 'he made no concealment
of bit feeling:. toward. them. He said, neverthelesue
that the horror with which he regards his butcher, the
detestation he has for his baker, the nausea inspired
by the mere mention of his butter-man, the contempt
he feels for Me greengrocer, and the diegust with whiela
he contemplate. his fishmonger (his poulterer he
rather likes., as he has mold of bin chickens anal game up
from the country),—all this is at nothing compared to
the deeply-netted c inoentrated loathing which lie ex-
Periencee towards hie grocer. From one's butcher, he
says, one can naturally expect no quarter. He is, as
it were, the open enemy of the whole human nee,
who cannot, all the same, In withont him, and as he
stands defiantly sharpening hie knife, eurratinded by
the carcassee of the innoemit creatures he hos slaM, he
looks the very incarnation of what lie is, a heartless
bloodthirsty autocrat, who cannot be expected to feel
any more compunction alma bleeding families than
he does (unfortunately) at bleeding his veal. FAitia
enye that he know. full well that in his leamseholtl they
consume daily six time, at many pounde of meat per
Item! (counting dear little Poppie and Tootray, who eat
next to nothing, anal his grandmother, who has no
teeth) as that which Berns the regnlation allowance of
a private in the Life-Guards ; he knows, km, that if
he eaimplains of thin he will lie told that it is all
swallowed up in 'dock-twat for the gotip, pot a.. .mealy
as the philo-Turit will lay the present lamentable state
of affair+ to the machinatione of Rikeia. If Russia
dial ma exist, however, there would probably be still
miich roOM for improvement in the Governmeot of
Turkey ; anal Edwin knows perfectly well that if he
and hie family abjured soup for the reek of their
natural liver, the butcherh book would still Im just rug
high as ever. For he knows that the moist nouriehing
portion of this vast amount of bittelier'e meat is never
assimilated lay Milken or his family at all, but that,
under the "die of dripping, it finale its way out of his
area-gate lia.ving been melted tlawn and golal to the
persons for whom it WAR originally intended. That
this could ecareely have been mere worthless (Reit
from tl.e first, Ealwittmonmee. from the fact that, even
when in a meek-tate of decotnisoilian, it obtains I
ready purchasers ; bud. maim .1.44.4 even that it is. the 1
knowledge that it can he pnifitably dieport of offers a
great tenaiatution to the conk of an elastic conmience to
onier chiefly thom joints which are the moot praeltictive
of thie tomeiee of lucrative sh‘bris, even elionlal they be
of inferior oatality. Eawin is aware to, he iuttarree
me, that hit lantelier is a large purehaser of American
beef, whirn be afterwardan sells am home-Meal, ,t an
exorbitant profit, on account of Ito superiority to that
which he usual'y has. in stock. Yet when, in a moment
of maane.e, he contemplated feeding himself anal his
household nimn thin very article, anal demanded it at
lb. legitimat, price, his butcher, having first
dis.eminateal the gerrnsof mutiny am mart hie servants,
sent him some portion of the eaream of an anrient
British ranch-cow. exhamatea by long: gerviee, which,
under the name of American beef, was very naturally
aeleadiate 1 by the whole establishment ; and in thta
mannor, and by nee olionally blacking the Mem of their
inf.olor mnttona. so as hi mike them pass bur Month
Downe, Blain has no doubt hut that the Imbibers
Iris'' as very thriving tralle. But of all thin he deelares
he aloes not complain, thongh why he shoula n..t I ato
at lutes to imagine.
Angelina hal warned me, however, that when
Edwin Kaye Olt he does Wit 011 i
iplaii, of one thimr, it
its in order that he may r.mplain all the more bitterly
ad another. anal I now perceived that ibi,,
apparent
leniency toward, his butcher wile due to to the ferocity
with which lie was about to flagellate his er,,,,
He rope ated aeain that his butcher, hateful though
he was, was at any rate an open enemy whom he c.auld
combat, anal of whom villany he only 'hindered at
meta-times •, but that Ilia grocer was an ineblious
creature, what wormed hie way into the emabliehment,
anal whose skater influence confronts-a one at every
turn. The early cup of tea with withal he refreshes
himself in the morning, the temp with which he scrubs
hiinself in his tub, the hearthstone which in employed
~,,„n hie doorstep, and the laackleml which maliehes
his orate; the l'ialman's Hea-sa 6
lt made line „1 , ,
umer
little Bolivia anal 'Paeitey, together with the Mowed-
meal poultices which are occasionally moaned to their
diets ; nearly all the comimnent park of his break-
fast, with half those of hia luncheon and dinner ; his
evening cup of coffee ; the latup-oil which enable, him
afterward.
.to_pansal!. bin favourite ne.. wepatiere ; the
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candle which fin. ally lights hiw to Angelina's arms, and
the night-light which she insists upon burning elf
night ;—all these thing,, put him painfully in mind o
Ili. grocer, whose hated existence he is thus unable to
forget for a single M4Mmt. Thi4 man, he ii,,,tures me,
where other tradesmen only ibass*lo