The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1876-08-08 00:00:00

Iliotrict Neino.
DORCUIZOTRA.
W. J. lissom has sent to the Dorset County
Blues= a copy of his work "South Andrei's ; its
lEstory. Resources, and Productions."
Scummewric Sumas& —Kr. Alderman Galpin's eon
has won the Shirburnian scholarship at the recent
emminadon at the King's School, Sherborne.
Thais Senrice.—There will be no alteration in the
trains on either of the lines of railway in this district
for the month of August, and the July tables remain

_
Lurk Mr.
Idwin T
Mr. H.
Mr. W.
Itelsome.

In force.
Duman the excavations at the new Fair-field a
bronze [sinner and a piece of ROM= pottery were
discovered. They have been exhibited by Mr.
Cunninston at the reoent meeting of the Dorset
Natural History and Field Club at Boiminster.
Ennarun. —ln our Town Council report in our last
borne in the Lith paragraph of Mr. elution's report the
word " not " was urdntemtionally omitted. It should
have read "The removal of them trees is we, in my
opinion. of such importance,"
Mims Tazar.—The children of this Workhouse
were on Friday lad taken for an excursion to Port-
land, and right well did they enjoy themselves,
to DmiMer by 9 p.m. OtiVuesday they
wreitirtviaen to the beautiful grounds of Shuford
House, the seat of Mr. Herbert Williams, and again
a pleasant time was spent.
Mmous. Dania and Son have now completed the
alterations 1* the Corn Exchange in a meaner that
reflects the highest credit u them. The plans
were prepared the Surveyor, and instead
of the old stone Soured room used for storing rubbish
for the most part we have a handsome suite of offices
with a commodious police-court.
EDUCATIONAL-43n Saturday morning Mr. White's
pupils assembled to receive their prises, Mr. Alfred
Mudge having kindly undertaken to present them. The
freehand drawings for inspection were examined with
great care, and some useful suggestions were made, Mr.
Mudge being one of the most experienced and
successful teachers of art in London and It. suburbs;
those of Arthur Baecombe and Alfred Haines being
highly commended. The following is a list in order
A. Hainan for highest number of marks in Latin,
alitlismnasoratfant botany, good behaviour, in
Maser, ascend prise for genteel improesmenL
'Award or, third prim for reading sad home work.
Henry Arthur Ilsacembe, drawing.
Arthur Hill, arithmetic, espsdidy mental, and singing.
Y. Cross, for writinjuicoc
ra
OLtaa.
F. Godwin, C Good, and 11. Week tar MAMA, inipityre.
nient and rood behaMour.
Mons. frrobet awarded the trent* prise to L. W. Lee;
A- Haines being mond. and A- bascombe third.

CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATION.
The following names connected with this district
In the Cambridge local higher examination,
%Mass list of which wee issued on Monday evening,
They are all successful in ens or other group or
cams :—& J. Bernard, Cork Crescent, Clifton; E.
WThe Laureh, Malvern, Link; H. P. Cooper,
rtirn • Duty lit Mal The Spay, Monkton
Combs, 'Bath ; A. A. Kilgour , Priory-street.
Cheltenham; J. C. E. San, Ladies' College,
Cheltenham; H. C. Tager, The Ladies' College,
Cheltenham ; IL J. Dummond, Ladies' Collage,
Cheltenham ; C. E. Miller, Ladies' Collars, Chelten-
ham; IL E. Webb, Norfolk Cresamt, Beth; G. E.
Coombs, South-street, Dorchester; IL Vellis, Sher-
borne-bows, Gloucester; A. C. Hiduty, Ladies
College, Cheltenham; E. A. Dermot. Brunswick.
square, Gloater; E. J. H. Bernard, Cheltenham;
A. L. Butcher, Keynesham ; Bury Cheltenham;
J. Ha , Laurel-cottage, Taunton; N. G. Whittard,
Cheltenham ; M. Andrews, Burton,
Bridport7taie.s J. Stevenson, Ladies' College, Chelten-
ham; C. H. Heath, Hope-howe, Taunton; E. Grin,
Ladies' College, Cheltenham ,• Lloyd, Cheltenham;
E. Nixon, Ladies' College, Cheltenham.

DORCIDIMIZR TOWN COUNCIL.
The quarterly meeting of the Council was held en
Wednesday when there were present : The Mayor (Mr.
A. Zama ; Aldermen 401. rue, (lapin, and Lock; and
Councillors IL Deimise W. Binds, J. F. Hodges. F.
Bennett, F. Lock. Dr. Aldridge T. Bennett, G. J. G.
liregory, Z. Barnett. and W. Vernon.
mem=
The Finance Committee recommended that Mr. J.
Wellspring be paid his first instelment. POO, for erecting
the boundary wall at Beggars Knap ; and Keens Davis
and Sac an instalment ot £l5O for the alterations at the
Corn ZxCIW
AIaWINeWTLPIN intimated the Tressui er had only
ZISB in his hands,out of which the salmi's had to be pale
and Isere was MOO asked for.
There was some talk about borrowing, but the TOWN
Cilia rid ha would "arrange" it.
So the payments were voted.
sotinuently, on the motion of Alderman Lore
by Mr. Dicvs.vuiti, the following resolution was
agreed to—" That the Finance Committee be requested
immediately to prepare a full statement of the Borough
accounts and a plan for raising any money that, may be
required tor the works now in progress."
APPLICATION MON TEL WAN °PFLUG.
. .

An application was read from the War Office asking the
Council to surrender their right to the road between the
barracks of the Horse Artillery and the Militia barrack',
and on what terms.
The Town Carex believed they intended to stop up the
road and convert the two entrances into one enclosure,
of which the western boundary would be the railway;
the public road would be on the western side of the
railway and adjoin the Bradford-road.
Some of the members thought the plans ought first to
be laid lief ore them before they gave their consent.
The /Lithe regarded the letter as • feeler. and thought
a favourable reply should be given intimacies that the
Council would accede to the request if another road
were provided—they might get • better; at all events
theAiscould not get • worse.
course was resolved upon.
SZOOARK. KM., AGAIN.
The next business was to consider the letters of Mr.
G. J. Aedreers and Mr. T. Newman. the former dated
the Ord of June, and the latter let July.
With reference to these, the Town CISJUL stated Mr.
Aedrews e letter was, at his own request, handed over to
Mr. elation, who took charge of it. He himself. ProTi-
way to that., did not venture to refer to it. Had he done
so, he would most likely have been told that it was a
document intended for his and that he had nothing
to do with it. That was all he knewaboulit,butthere
the letter was.
It will be remembered that Mr. Andrews in his letter
offered to rent the northern portion of Beggar's Kam
at a rental of .4,1) per annum; and Mr. Newman's letter
recommended that the ground in question should be let
for budding purposes, but, with each reservations as
would preserve the trees. This latter letter, the Town
Clerk remarked, was certainly somewhat inconsistent
with Mr. Andrews's prwoidtion.
Mr. Busmen said now the Town Clerk was present,
sad as Mr. Glutton's report was very ambiguous, he should
like to hear his opinion regarding the exact position in
which they stood.
Is. GRZI3ORT maintained that they had nothing what-
ever to do with Mr. Glutton's report. The letter of the
Lords of the Treasury was what they had to deal
Aldermen LOCI thought they were drilling from the
business before them, which was what answer should they
return to these letters.
Mx. Y. BIKSZIT : Thank Mr. Andrews for his offer, and
decline the honour.
Mr. HOW= thought the progress made he the Council
is carrying out their plan was • sufficient answer to both.
He wished to ask the Town Clerk whether it would be
seaman, before the lots were put up for sale that the
cooditicre of the lease and the draft should first be SOK
to the Lorele of the Treasury forpparreimval.
The Town (ASSY did not • anything of the
kind. In reply to other questions, he coatinued at
present they were nimble to sell lots OM and two, they
must go with a new manorial; and, with regard to the
insertion of their lordships, it would be for them either
new at some future time to consider and represent to the
Treasury whether or not it was parible to attach such
coedit:leas to the leer as would treble them to carry it
out, and the trees worth preserving be left standing.
MT. GRZOORT wanted to know it a tree disappeared by
imy mesas would not the lessee have to replace it I
The Tows CLERK replied certainly not; than was no
obligation upon the tenant. The introduction of any
clause into the lame for the reservation of the trees he
thought their lordships would leave to the die:Trion of
the C-ftworil It the Council made representations that
the thing was impossible, he did not believe they would
Interpose any such conditions.
Would ha advise the gala to proceed until that was
known, Mr. Howie asked I
The Tome CLICKS advised that they should at once
clear the way by seeing what Probibildise there were Of
saving the trees.
After • variety of other questions had been put and
answered, Alderman LOCK proposed the following resolu-
tion :—That the Council adthowlod& the receipt of Mr.
Andrews, and having coneklared the &maid of the ground
oe the northern side of the fair ground, are of *AIM that
the propane* aids. Council is more bmellWal is a financial
paid of view, than that pointed out in Kr. Andrews's
Tether. ThatlMr. Norma be thanked for his letter and
ouggestione therein contained, and that the whole matter
be now referred lea Committee of the Council to decry
out the arrangements made for the disposal of the land
for building purposes with • view to the early sale of the
rade
This was wooded by Dr. ALDIUDOZ.
To this Kr. GRZOOST =M: and Mr. ROMS/ "'"
the following amendment:—' Im as mo& Mr.Andtsr.
eiler comprises the rental of the whole ground as well as
being the beet return for the outlay, and taking into con-
sideration the fact that the ground will be available at
any future time for the enlargement of the fair ground,
and that there is no other ground for public recreation, •
emily be for the present deferred?
Wevious to these resolutions being put to the vote there
was • another discuadoe, which the demands upon our
space this week compels us to cut ont, and there WIN also
a slight passage of arms between Mr. Vernon and Mr.
Alderman Gain.
Alderman Glp
ALPIN ex:penned • hope the Council would
never consent to be beaten into a elan contrary to that
which they had resolved nes., In doh', this it would
rem he mode use of the wort • rarer, which did not,
however, reach the reporters.
Mr. Tame at once celled upon the Alderman to state
wlitid=rele there were in the matter. Persisting in this.
Gamin at last retorted: You and Yr.
Gregory are much more likely to be able to tell the secrets
If there are ate.
Mr. Vitamin : No Insinuations but what are the secrete,
tell us. (Laughter.)
Mr. GRZ9ORT : I know of no lICTOKK MT. MUTOT.
MT. VIISMON •.Il there are Ism* We have them. If
I knew of any morels I would tall the whole Council. Let
Galyin may the same now, come.
Mr. °miaow : I can.
lir. Alderman Lacs : I am quite willing to acquit Mr.
Verson of having any secrete. If there had been any
made about the matter. I don't think they would have
been entrusted to Mr. Verson.
Mr. Onagory's amendment was then put, but the
, seconder, and Mr. Donal& alone voted for it.
=Pljerrr Mr. Lock's motion She rest of the Council held up
their Maeda.
The Board then resolved bate the Sanitary Authority.
DOILCHIBTER AG/TICULTUILLL SOCIZTY.
The best show that this Sectary hew ever held took
ea W . There wee • =tart al
ezhthred. most el the best were
In the Merest sheep chimera The show wee
ri=l.l"Xameempethene repodaildeh he had Idndly
pieced WIWI! ef and wee bug=
Aired the iing. The Judges 'cattle,
Ws° Meart With. Queen Othael,_. litr,t,thses
Othipias Pautheteot ; and Mr. W. Partking.
swim Cows Dridgwater. The awards for the ass.
were by Mr. Z. Byres, Coombe Teem;
prookm. PfSMSOII; and Mr. Harbert Farthing Nether
osowsp. The kidefillsorsowery martherr. to whose
„minims tha prompt Samnthrig state of the Beeler is
.aeliey doe, may well withlithalate Itherielf epos the
Imam
1.15 LIOSIAL Dorn
took pros era tles Worm ther=grir-- .bich
ws wei.kuswa Neu
Kr. H.lll.l.llrjescan, Aimsp
IruAl XXI. Mr. J. P. uotsisitialekr. ci:
4171(utPiZon iirs2.l4Ma_
sar:gar!.
Earrieljr*.l".ln larld. T. 4. Haws
Mr. &VA. Kr. Wry.

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Mr. Wald., Yr. ReariactTaTiort , Mr. Alfred Pope,
_MA a raffled to the Merchant Shipping Bill, which he thoodht you looked up my brother the other night." He also
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% Mr. Henry Yr. John Saunders, Yr. W. a good and efficient measure • the Commons Bill, and the -..ked him several Vani whilst lto wa, lying on the
Mr. short°, . Doman, Mr. Best. Mr. Education Bill, on which latter being, as he said, brimful ground, and Kalil, "You —, y 111 i hall have it"
-.r. J. H. Smith, Mr. . Case, Mr. F. Eddison. Mr. of it, he dwelt at considerable le . What he wished Assistance then arri eil 1 'i - ..tcivilians
lit.
___, an, wi.iicss with wo.
,g Pma Mr, 7. Melt Mr, W. Manfield,_Mr. Spam, to impress upon them was that e matter was now in succeeded ,_ .
m getting Wheeler aiid the railings, lint
Hawkins, Mr. Yr. John eiti, their own hands, and it was for them to give it a fair
F' W. Paull, Mr. Henry , J. Rowe, Hr. It. triaL If they carried it out he wall sure it would prove ahe began kicking again. George Morris, of the 19th,
- is, Kr. E. Swinton, MrMayo. John Chick, Mr. W. blessing to the country; hut if they could not, there was came up with two artillerymen, awl Morris attempteil
~ __a. B. Bryan, Mr. IL Chimnen, Mr. L. Groves, nothing behind them but direct compulsion. Mr. Moyer to rescue the prisoner Wheeler, saying. "You —,
M.J r. .W. fames, Mr. John Mayo,
Mr. C. Mayo, Mr. concluded by congratulating them_ upon the success of the if you iloot let him go, 11l be at you ;" the withes i
Robert Duke, Mr. Harry Duke, Kr, Patton, and Kr. show. Some of Glair members had distinguished them- then received a severe blow in his side, he believed
Cake, Az. selves at the great shows--(hear, hean-and he hoped it from Morris. As Morris got hold of his arm. he Was
Alter "The health of the Queen" had been drunk, the was not unfair to say that a little of the credit obliged to a let Wheeler go, nd directly lie was free he
hon. sec. (Mr. G. J. ANDREWS) read the awards of , might be allotted to the Dorchester Agricultural Society.
premiums, as follows :-
Came -Bull, under two years old Al, Mr. Thome B rad- He
their
"Success to the Society." coupled with the caught hold of witness's face and throat. and struck
name of President for next year, the Hon. Captain him several times. Thi, went on until Sergeant
foul. Three heifers, under two years old-Lb. Mr. Thomas Hit
Mr.
(Applause.) Apsey and another couslable calilo to his amiistance.
Chkk. Bull, of any breed or ago, above two yaws old- gb, , t. E. BAUNTON, as the one who proposed at their It was through Morris that NVliiieler was got (re,. -
given by the Hon. W. H. B. PoAnutn, M.P., Mr. W. C. ,14._vyi ' meeting that the requisition asking for the use of the Silas Knott maid he went Pi tine assistance of Sergaut
Here Pa il
rk, earciuster- Three dairy cove-0. Riven by t,a. ° 1 northern portion of .rei,E.:2 for their show should Harvey, and saw Wheeler kick him very violently.
Mayor of Dorchester (Mr. Alfred Erwin), Mr John Broom*. . be mot, to his worship,
oxo his regret that it had Morris tried to get Wheeler away,r
Three hsilers-CS, given by Dr. Bisset Hawkins, Mr. J. it. i not been granted, and tendered his than to Mr. Ensue • n'
Smith. ' for having placed his ground at their disposal active than the other two men. I le.ird Morris say,
"You —, If you do not let I • go, I'll kill min," or
Maar-Dorset ram-L2, Mr. Henry Mayo. Soutbdown rani ,
Mr. CII•PMAN SAUNDRRS, although sorry to do no, differed
-- U. Mr. Henry Foulke Short-wooled ram, otherwise than I
Mayor. lie thought the nearer they were something to that effect, and saw Wheeler kick the
horned or BoutlWown -L2 and highly commended, Mr Chapman 1 from the
brought to the town the better. He had heard some sergeant when he was down. Morris oleo threatened
Saunders. °fleldrar<Ad D°rltsrml.oo-00mm0,,d2, iir- odlia.iiirr. itauSii* I complain of Mr. &nor's yard being so far ; abet would witness if he did not let Wheeler go. Dr. Timm! maid
-year Sou own ram-
ifie W 8 Hull*. they say when they got their markets up by the South the sergeant went to him on Friday night to be es.
Homer. Pair of Damaa ram iambs- " ---* * i Westernstation? He hoped even now it wise not too late,
commended. Mi. H. May. and Mr. Ault Pike' Soutbdown , amined, and he found his eye was initire".(l, the lower.
no, lorobs_it. tte. C. W. H 0... Pair or Asa-wolfed ram and that May would see fit to remedy the mistake they lid wounded, there was a bruise on the stalit, the faro
made. Cheers). With regard to his own success he
wag disfigured, and he hail a bruise above the right
lambs, otherwise than horned or aouthdown-1,1, Mr. C. W. I had.
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Homer and commended, leo here stoat ewes, under two said he had carried off nine prises at three shows and lied.
loin. The sergeant Was much exhausted, awl had
w I won the champion prime of all England for Hampshire
eld-g6i Kr. Henry *IP; highly e*nuneDd6d, gr. - ' sheep. ember. evidently been severely treated. -A sergeant of
Mayo, Jun., and Kr. w . til. null. Boutbdown full-mouthed , eep. ).
ewes-05, given by the High Bberie or Donet (Mr. J. C. Mr. T. Hence bed been tolerably successful, he had artillery gave the artilleryman a mmil character; but
Maneel-Pleydell), Mr. Edward Buinton, West Knighton. entered at seven shows and carried off five prime ale an officer of the :19th said Morris was only a recruit.
Short-wolled ewes, otherwise thao horsed Sr Bouthdown, , plume). With regard to their show that day be would -The magistrates retired, and •in their return the
under two years old -CS, given by the Earl of Beholder, Mr. I rather stand in it second than fine in some in past years. Chairman Kohl that Wheeler hail been guilty if a
0. W. Homer, Attielampten. Bowe stock ewes, under two The Education Bill he believed to be deserving of every most violent and outrageous assault upon a polio)
years old £5, given by Lord Rivers, Mr. B. J. Well. Luiworth; rapport. officer whilst in the execution of his duty. It was the
commended, Kr. G. W. Homer. Dorset full-mouthed ewes- Mr. R DAMEN was sorry the Prisons Bill had been
eb, given by Lord Allingion. Mr. Henry Mayo, Coker's From.; abandoned, and he hoped the Government would see the duty of soldiers to aseiet in the preservation of peace
highly commended, General Sir John Michel. Dorset swat, necessity of bringing it forward next sessions, it was a and order. James Wheeler wan eentenceil to six
under two years old-L5, given by Mr. John Myer. M.P., Mr stop in the direction of the reform of local taxation, months' hard labour for assaulting the sergeant, and
Henry Ma)"; clan commended. Full-nunithee ewes. other- Mr. I LOTER then gave "The Health of their excellent Morris to three months, fer rescuing Wheeler from
wise than horned or Bontbdown-g5, give. by Me. Winglisiff Secretary, Mr. G. Andrews." (Loud cheers.) custody ; the other men were discharged with a
Dwby, Mr. G. W. Homer. lioutbdown ewes, under twoisen Mr. G. ANDREWS returned thanks in a characteristic caution. --A picket of Royal Artillery paraded \Vey.
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old- x 5, given by Mr. ilastiugs N. Middleton, Mr. .ra speech, which evoked much laughter. He could not but
&mutton. (entree lambe-15, given by Mr. Chpaman ,'-tun'terse feel highly gratified at the success of the show. Their mouth so early as six o'clock, and continued on into
Mr. John Groves, Weymouth. _.. gaiety bemm in • very bumble way, and the first show the night.
gram:. Buser Puns- Horn Chilver lambs-A pints se Was held in the very same field as that had been that day, -- -
piste, giyan by Mr. J. T. Ewer, Mr. Henry MaYo ; commended. and Mr. Paull's father was he believed the only judge.
Mr. W. 8. Hull. Down Chllver lambs -A piece of plate, siege He felt great pride as a Dorset man in seeing the position
by Mr. James 81y, Kr. T. C. (launders ; commended, Mr. a in which Dorset men stood in England this year.
W. Homer.
Pies -Bear- £2, Mr. W. Manfield, Porteshant Three breed.
Mr. J. G. Houma proposed " The Health of Mr. T.
lug sows--(15, given by the patron of the society, Lord Dlgliy),
Ewer " for the great kindness he had shown them in
Mr. Yells, Wilnialre e granting them the use of his field free of charge. (Much
Hogs. -Cart mare and foal-(0, given by Caen= th
Hon. E. 11. T. Digby, M P.), Mr J. W James; highly corn- •Pteuse_ /-__
mended, Mr. W. Kayo, Friar Waddon. Hackney mare-(110, .T. &nog responded, and said it had been a most
given by Mr. W. IL Berner. 111 P.), Mr. W. Mayo ; highly onn excellent show, especially in horn sheep and horses, lie,
mended, Mr. H. Mays. Con itallion-(86, given by the also, urged the Mayor and Corporation to reconsider the
m,rseldent of the society. Kr. H. B. Middleton), Mr. J. H. decision they had come to. and he hoped the antagonistic
Yoram. Hackney colt or My -(ES, given by Mr. feeling which had been shown would pass away, and bye'
Herbert Wllllsme), Mr John Chick, East Comptoo ; coot- gones be byegonee. (Cheers.)
mended, Yr. H. Mayo. Cart colt or elk -(65, given by Mr. Mr. Baorms and Mr. Palmier° replied for the judges,
Wigan Eliot), Mr. B. &b 1 highly commended, Mr. T. and Mr. Henze for the committee, and • few other toasts
Chick. Stratton. concluded the proceedings of the evening.
Erma Stoca.-Ilighl commended, two small boars, shown
by Mr. blaallsid, P House. WEYMOUTH.
LAMS Rasanie.-To the 'ha= who shall rear the Irrottest TIM PROPMED NAYAL CADITS' COLLROC-The Perlis-
number of lambs, not len 1100-12. W. Blade, in um =eatery Committee appointed to inspect sites for the
employ of Mr. K. J. Weld; nand 174 lambs from 1/0 ewes, posed Naval Cadets' College are to look at Devonport,
lost four ewes; barren 10. To the shepherd who shall rear usrimouth, Weymouth, Portsmouth, Anglesea, .atd the
the greatest number of lambs,
_not lam than 800-g2, John foto of wight
Damen, in the employ of Mr. W. 8. Hail; reared 1,087 lambs Diccasiom FROM Somenskr. -On Saturday morning
from 904 ewes; lost I/ Sava To the shepherd who dell rear
~„_, about 1,000 or 2,500 of the Somerset colliers had an excur-
the greatest number of lambs. D,21, lees than_ 3°.0_712,,__Tb,,_?"_.= den from their homes • day at Weymouth. The first
Way, in the =Pio, of Mr. T. 'An" ; mar** "' ```"'• "`"" train numbering about 35 carriages and vans, arrived at
MO ewes; lost 16 ewes. 9.50., another with 19 carriages at 10.30., and yet another
Log anaemia, etc.-Labourer who shall have maintained ... __ .
... with SU carriages crime in about 10.50. The people, who
the imam number al the 'Marts irith lima Pamir-Ma "II- umbered amongst them any females were gathered
-01, W. Pearce, In the employ al Mr. W. E. Brymer, M P.
~... Prom Wells, Fronts. RaTsitonclk. le , 2,ooowerm.guarantaed
(le children ;10 living). To the labourer who has worked .... _ the
way
e_o__
greaten' number of years on the IMMO farm, since the age et le
-SA Henry hawk, In the service of Mr. W. Parmitee (50 years tltttut They made the to look full, and visited
3 months). so not etreedhig ea yews or sere_dt, 'menet
to the.
ensads,,thaend other sights and places, add seemed much
Seymour, in the employ the late Mr. fl. Smith sod his JoY from-
el
executors (St years I wroth). Ditto, Dot exceeding 16 years- ckaMigging dusty diamonds,
gt, Genge Grillo, In tbe employ of Mr. W. Parmiter (18 years Underneath the ground."
9 wombs). wan aemet, who twe urea the greatest number Our obliging stationmaster. Mr. Collett, and the Spat
of years in the mune family -Lt, Heasklab rengford, In the Western staff, were actively engaged from about 7 to
employ of Mr B. Dames (24 years). Ditto, not exceeding to nearly Bin getting them off, and they filled three large
years--a, Charles Pitman, In the employ of Mr. V. B Watts trains
Woman servant, greatest number of Herren SUNDAY SCHOOLS TREAT.-The grand event of
yeses(llwaliBtbriarthell
family-L2, Mary Ann Gibbs, lathe service the yea__, for the scholars in the Dissenting schools, came
of Mr. T. A. Homer (It years). Ditto, not exceeding in yeses off on Wednesday last, when, after some doubts as to the
of age-Lt, Mary Jane House, in the employ of Mr. Led proper day, owing to the Volunteer camp, the united treat
Groves (e years II months). Ditto (married or eagle), who was given. The youngsters, in high-glee amembled at
has worked the Malan numbs* or Tsars upon the same farm, half-past one at their different schools, and marched to
or with the mese banal, awn the le 01 16-E.l, gush bun- the front of the Guild-hall, where headed by the Town
skill fl child). to II" service of Mr. u• '1- Hawkins (34 yeses). Band, and with the drum-and-fife band in the middle, the
Ditto, not exceeding 50 'Tam of age, ditto-Et Bessie Seymour, BapUst (Bank buildings and Potion), Hope, Wesleyan
(8 chlldree), In the =Ploy of the late sr. S. Smith and hie and Gloucester 'chock, formed a grand procession, and
executors (t 7 years). marched with banners flying up I. Mary street, The
The miaow( then addressed the labourers, and rear was closed by a large number of vans containing the
aiweeeed the pleasure he felt at seeing them present infants. Mr. Howard's field opposite Wellington Terrace,
The number present showed the peat interest the was the scene of the tea and sports. The procession
Society took in the labourer, and the distribution of included about • thousand, and reached from the Royal
what he would not call prizes, but small acknowledg- Hotel to St. John's church, and it was very gay with
manta that their services were appreciated by their banners. The tea and sports were immensely enjoyed:
was one of the most pleasing duties which had these were Wings, trains, a little rins.hisans, and other
din:l;ot= upon him. He put forth the hope that they games voted more respectable, but far slower. The whole
would all go on in the stead,' course of life which if was ground was vocal with sounds of enjoyment till about
evident they had all been living, and concluded by pro- half-paaf seven, when they re-formed procession, marched
paging their very good healths.-The toast was drunk back to the King's Statue, singing, gave "God save the
with very great cheering. Queen, and many cheer', and separated, having
The next which came in the reeler order, as the immensely enjoyed the de„..
Chairman remarkg was that of the prtnce and Princess BORoUCIII PEITY StRISIoNS, Monday-Before the Mayor
of Wales. The nce, a neighbouring landlord, had (Mr. G. B. Welsforcl,) Mr. J. Ayling, Dr. Drew, Mr. J.
doubtlessly made himself remembered to them of late, Robertaon, and Mr. J. Reynolds.
for he seemed to be taring out • great deal of money. REFUSAL OF THE EXTRA 'JOUR.
" The Army and Navy and Volunteer Forces" followed. Mr. Howard said he had an application to make on
The Chairman thought there was no denser at present of behalf of the landlords. They knew the Rifle Volunteers
our being dragged into war, whatever might be going on; were encamped near the place, and the application was
but if they were, the forces he was certain would be for an extra hour; they generally had it when the
quite equal to the occasion. Though he had the honour Yeomanry were here. The Riles were engaged in duty
to belong to the Yeomanry himself, he could not resist till a certain hour, friends were allowed to visit them in
saying they must all have been gratified at the success of camp, and it would take the friends some time to come
that body at Wimbledon. He believed the men who did into town.-Mr. Aiding at once said he did not put the
so worked hard for the honour for some years previous. rifles on the same footing as the Yeomanry; the latter
(Loud cheers.) With the toast be coupled the name of were billeted in the town: but the Riles were encamped
Mr. &lenge for the Yeomanry, and the Mayor as hon. outside the borough.-Mr. Ilowerd said the Rifles were
surgeon of the Volunteers. (Applause), encamped nearly two miles from the town. He had put
Mr. R. Gums replied, and in doing so said without the application on the ground of the public convenience,
wishing te detract from the greet credit due to those four the convenience of the people who had to go out there and
members who went up to Wimbledon and upheld the come home, about two miles. The hotel-keepers and
honour of the county he believed their Colonel could pick landlords did not take any advantage of the extra hour,
out • squad of 80 who could do the same. they conducted their houses well, and closed them in good
"The Bishop and Clew," the Outman remarked, time.-The Mayor was not present when the application
seemed rather an aPProlalata toast for • good many had wee granted last year for the extra hour in Yeomanry
et the Bishop. and heard his most exce eat charge in week ; but the week before the application was granted to
met
that day. He had now been in office seven those houses in which the Yeomanry were Wilted, and
„ere, and at an age when most men would look for refused to the others, and they found it answer very well,
rest and quiet. He was sure they must all wish him -Mr. Howard assured the Bench that the trains did not
health and strength to hold it for many years longer, come in till about half mast 11. This would be a very
The clergy required no words from him, for they all knew special week, and that of our own town in the summer
the work they did in their different parishes, and the months was really a very special case, on account of the
great services they had rendered in the cause of education, hours at which the train came in.-The Mayor feared that
(Hear, hegira_ in this case the circumstances were altogether altered,
Mr. J. O. HOMER gave "The health of the Lord Lieu- previously the men were billeted on the different homes
Want. and the Members of the County." The duty of the magistrates was to assist the discipline
xi% twigs. M.P., responded, and said he believed if all they could: and he believed it was expected that the
there was any man in England who did his duty it was volunteers should be in tent by ten o clock, and the
Lord Shaftesbury. For himself he had presided in the candles extinguished-Mr. Howard said the rifles were
Criminal Court at Quarter Sessiens for some years, and be allowed to have friends in their tent..; the application
did not think the toast was inappropriate at an agricul- was made on behalf of the general public-The Mayor
turd meeting. For when he had to address the grand said all those who returned to town after eleven o'clock
jury, it was seldom but he saw among those present an would have lodgings of their own. -Mr. Howard said he
eminent agriculturist He had often the pleasure of was happy to say that was not so, the hotels were very
swine his friend Mr. lienry_Fooka, and also another good full -ne Mayor replied that the hotels were allowed to
old friend and neighbour, Mr. (Mug. He could only say supply their lodgers.-Mr. Howard said if he wanted
how much he appreciated their services in the adminiss raresliments at that time, he should not think of keep-
eration of justice. and he trusted that those would be ing the servants up ;he should go to • hotel-Mr. Felton,
given for many
_Mears to come, to enable bins to do what Mr. Yearsley, Mr. Longman, Mr. Graham, Mr. Wood-
be knew they all walled to administer fushce trimmed land, Mr. Kelly. kc., were present as the applicants.-The
with mercy. Wear. heard Bench having retired, on their return the Mayor said the
The CHAIRMAN said there was one toast which they Bench were unanimously of opinion that the application
could not leave out on tha occasion, " The Mayor and must be refused. They felt that they eat there to carry
Corporation of Dorchester." They had heard of some out the provisions of an Act of Parliament, and the
difficulties going on under the peculiar circumstances application now made was not one contemplated by the
In which the town was placed, but he did not think it spirit of the Act If this application were granted, they
waftwary to;rlf IT to them, specially; he would content could not see but what it might apply to any busy week
himself with riving the toast during the season, to regatta week, the week of the races,
The MAYOR in reply said, with regard to the difficulties or any other such week. When all the volunteers had to
they had had to discuss, he could only say they had done be in camp at ten, and he believed the lights extinguished
that which they believed to be for the best, and he at that time, the Bench considered that there was quite
believed when they (the contanY) came to think the sufficient time far their friends to leave the camp, and
matter over calmly and quietly they would say the same. come into town before eleven', therefore they were com-
He needed not to say much on that point, the matter had pilled unanimously to refuse the application.
gone too far for it to be altered, but he hoped and believed THE JEWELLERY ROMIRRRY.
they would some day give credit to them for having done Jane Barrett was charged with receiving a brooch and
that which they conscientiously believed to be right for pair of earrings stolen from the house of Mrs. Dowding.
Asir interests. It was extremly difficult where several --Sergeant Apeey said that on Saturday last he went to
parties were concerned to plows all, and therefore all they prisoner's house just after two p.m., saw the prisoner,
*odd do was to do that which they believed to be right and said be was come after the ear-drops and the little
and most conducive to the success and welfare brooch which Caddy had given her. lithe said she saw
of the general body. He spoke for the majority them in Caddy's hand, but did not know now where
of the Council, and he could only awed that they were they were. He told her she would have to account
(amused by that cemaideration entirely and alone. He for them, and she said Caddy went for sonic beer when
concluded by congratulating them upon the success of he had them, and he might have taken them with
their meeting.-There were then loud calls for Mr. him. He then went to the Ranelagh Hotel and other
Hodges and Mr. Gregory. Both gentlemen at first places, and returned to the prisoner, when he told
declined to rise, but as no would not be taken for an ha that upon further enquiries he found that she
answer b had them, and took her into custody. She then said
Mr. 111001 r got up, and mid he hardly thought he that if he would allow her to go home she would try and
need say much in reply to the toast, for he thought the find them. He refused to let her go, and she mid she
Mayor had said all he could for hiroself -(laughter)- and believed they were in • cupboard with other trinkets.
the Corporation. They were all aware of the discussions He searched, but could not find themt sent the constable
which had been going on of late. They had had some to the station for her, when she again said she did not
very hard fights, and unfortunately he the speaker) had know where they were, but at last took them down from
found himself in the minority; but sti 1 for all Gig he under the root of the closet They were broken, and she
had endeavoured to do his duty. (Hear, hear.) He was said they were broken when Catlileile them to her.-
convinced that If what he had advocated had been carried has Dowding identified the jew , which was of a
out it would have been the best for the town, for the daisziacini, ashen owe-Prisoner itted having had
agricultural Interest, and for the whole community.- the but said she did not know they were stolen'
(hear, hear)--and therefore he had fought as long as he she had m given to her ass present -Miss Dowding
could. but be was bound to bow to the decision of the valued them at ea-Committed for trial at the next
majority. He would admit there was no doubt they had Quarter Sessions,-Bail accepted, her father and Frederick
done what they considered right in their opinion-they Honey, master painter from Branksome Terrace, Cow-
ell had • right to a difference of opinion, and he hoped menial-road; Bourownouth.
that whet had been resolved upon would prove berieficW ; BOROUGH PETTY Samoa, Thursday. -Before the
at the same time he could only wish it had been resolved Mayor (Mr. G. B. Weldor:,) Mr. Ayling, Dr. Drew, mr,
to have the market a little nearer the town. (Cheers.) Mr. J. Robertson, Mr. B. Hopkins and Mr. T.
With regard to their show of the day, be was very sorry Abbott
they had been compelled to have had it where they did, Rickard Hardy was charged with allowing one of his
but there was no help for it He would much rather the carriages to ply for hire without a licence-Mr. F. C
Council had agreed to the proposition which had been Stegau, town clerk, appeared for the Borough authorities,
Lid before them by the Secretary. Let them, however, Mr. Howard for defendant. -P.C. Bartlett saw Mr.
hope that this would be remedied soother time (Much Hardy taking carriages to the camp, with a-
Mr. Howard admitted that defendant chargPamerr for
chelitrrli'. Howns, in answer to numerous calla said he each . He said Mr. Hardy was under the ins.
must express his vexation at having been in a minority preeslon, u yr clause 8, that such a break as he bed, and
on the most important question which had been referred on which separate fame were charged, was not • kackney
to, and which affected not only their interests, but their carriage under the Act. Ile was licensed by the Wind
convenience. lie only wished to say in his own conduct Revenue ; but if the magistrates thought he ought to take
as • member of the Council he had never refrained from • licence, he would. No doubt the break was a great
simmering a conscientious opinion upon that question I public convenience, and was used by large numbers of
when it had come before them from time to time' and in I people. -The Mayor asked if the break started from the
doing so he hoped he had never been found wanting in • cab-stand I-Mr. Howard said No, for special p the
proper appreciation of the motives and feee of thee* carriages might start from whatever place the driver
who were opposed to him, and • full bella that they pleased.-Mr. Steggall said the words were so full that
discharged the public duty which had been entrusted to there could be no doubt about it -Mr. Howard replied
them with • desire to do the best they could-(much that Mr. Steggall never had a doubt in his life,
)- and it was too late for him to begin now. Would the
VT:WAN rrr, who was alai called for, remarked it waa Bench say that • break, employed for • picnic to Rindon,
all very well for Mr. Gregory and Mr. Hodges to come for instance, midget up by • company say the Oddfellows,
these and blow their own trumpets about doing their and open to the general public, was • hackney carriage,
duty-(confusion)-but there was not a member of the and liable to start from the cabstand 1-Mr. Steggall
Council who was not desirous of doing so as much as pointed out that this came was altogether different,
either of them -(hear, hear). They had all anxiously con- from that of • picnic parM. As to the exemption for a
adored the matter in question, but there had been a , stage coach, the defendant mug show that it was licensed
difference of opinion. , as • stage coach, and had the proper number of plates
Mr. HODGES : We have not said you did not. ysced on it for that purpose -Mr. Howard said Mr.
Mr. Bua.mgrr : I did not say so.
Mr. HODOIS : Then don't charge us with it. I thWilli was
iht it willing
t° do anything h
wasa requ a li he would
iwoulcl
Mr. Buamar continued. They might have heel • take out • licence.-The Bench inflicted a nonunial fine of
diversity of opinion, but he believed If they kept the Is and costs, as they believed that Mr. Hardy had not
Fair Ground where it was their interests would be much committed any wilful offence-Hr. Howard said Mr.
better consulted than if they brought it nearer the town Hardy would at once take out a licence.-In answer to
of . No. no"). He only knew that they, one and the Mayor, Mr. Vickery mid there bad been a complaint
Li „naiad the interest' of the agriculturists (a Vorcg ; against one of the cabmen that he had refused to take less
" tea ve made • miataketgaWetheri- than 3s foes fare to the camp.-One of the cabmen said
Ma CHAIRMAN then peo "me County and Borough I they had te pay fis for a grind licence, and the policemen
members coupling vin the toast the name of Mr. would riot &Mow them to drive about the town. But Mr.
ytover—M.P. I Hardy up just opposite the stand with his break,
- Mr. Irthyga, is the course of • lengthy speak amid l and took up just in front of their stead, the passengers
they had had • laborious searion. They had die- that were going to ride with them. What use was it to
=ow four prilicivp measures, which had taken up • I take out • licence 1-The Mayor replied that Mr. Hardy
posy logs portion their time. The first was the Royal would have to take out a licence, and to start from Ws
Titles BBL The question was diamond with acrimony, own bows. For the week, the cabmen are allowed to take
which one could hardly see how it could give rise to ; and i up passengers in the town,
_
yet he could aot say altogether that it wee without I
raMPOD, for as WM know well they bad the greatest me' I VIOLENT ATPACR ON BEROT. HARVEY.
Adam in Her Majesty, who bad always slava I
herself the greatest
&lire to afft in acoordamss, ,
.., I James WAttler, two other artillerymen, and George
with the wishes d her peels anti, noo,or_;_....asanw.,_ ' Morrio,of the Mk, were brought up before the borough
to take *fly "I thar th• mama alu mia aui'aiiry , magiatratos " Saturdfly. charged with violently
and heartily ageneve of ; Marna* that she should have .
&tem to tido so we ot sums, i,,,,t.d of the old , amotaf- ---'ting Sergeant 'Limey
_and- inflicting on him
honoured ea of isso, he did not believe for a moment. serious injuries- -83,eant Harvey, who appeared to
See there are lift una husZ:duas well as there are ,be very weak and erina much pain, asid that he
, anywhere else. They t re thought they ware was on the Royal Crew-out about ban-past nine, when
doing • little to with the Sovereign Whaelet came up to hitt, and struck him a violent
bff_dwdowiaff,_
___lPon,_
_ss_...o_,Mtle_ which the ,PeoPie diji„_n°l blow under the right ear. The blow was so severe
Q,..."" "'" me "'"" •• limn 61 .....,5 ad Inwenreu uw. of that it knocked him down senselen When he was
prisoner kicked him in the right
And he would aim, those who made moms
little oeition to the program the measure were not
insitiled la calling the ef the to the eyeab°u;tit'vrasgetaufferythesevere blow, and his eye had been
leek pug It mesa used nor Koko, so know wiry painful ever sines; he was unable for averal
whfrowokr tills WrQnsan was itmerneed. sad be hoped ever ban to see out of it, and ist that time he could only
ke in the iteeeea (Chunk Mr. Moyer them partial/ wet The ildWher said to him( " irciu ----,

TUESDAY.
The tents were very cold last night, on account of the
boisterous wind; but they were well-pitched, and stood
the breeze. Moot of the volunters slept pretty soundly,
for after eleven scarcely a soul was about on the camp
ground, and every thing was quiet, n great satisfaction to
our excellent superintendent of police, Mr. Batty, and his
men. Some of the latter had been on the ground the week
previously during the camp of instruction, and they began
to feel that a man may have too much even of • good
thing, for the " featheri" in their extemporised beds
began to feel hard. War, or anything approaching to it,
Is not generally
approved by marriinl men, much as the
youngsters of the camp delight in an outing, and a
"lodging on the cold growl I. The camp has by this time
settled down into regular habits, the volunteers having
"slept on it," and they evidently take the week, as a
foregone conclusion, to Is, a jolly time. It may illustrate
the over-sanguineness of some of the non-corns,, to show
how the actual nunibeni in camp differed from the
estimate at marching-in time, and we therefore give the
field state, as kept by that efficient and courteous orderly
room clerk, Sergeant Osmond :
erne I.strit, Lieut., or Soft- Fir,rts. Hank amid 111Irs. Tot,
Sub-Llut. 1 Istria &Me
1 1 1 5 70
1 6 32
3 1 2 6 41 11
4 I 1 4 51
5 1 5 46
ii 1 1 4 42
7 1 4 29
1 3 uo
2 42
10 1 II
11 1 1 2 11
12 1 2 31 1
Sta.aaril, Ilmj.vr Matthews, Major
Irahasseet, Cart. and Adjutaill klolunt•ltatterl, Surge".
'lizard, quartermaster Newman, St rzt -Maim
quartermaster-Sergeant Crow, Orlerly.naim Clerk
Sergeant Osmond.

H
7 Li
16
26
37

Total. 5,1
The camp began to be astir about 5 on Tuesday morning,
for by it o'clock, when the " rouse " sounded, the sun was
"burning them out of their beds," the camp being broad
rtrnmtirntl:negea,:it. V.etry,ftew bathed], for thiegajoaritty ft,o,ui?d
cold, Insides Preston beach in and
sjouagreeablewto water
feel
as the smooth Weymouth sands. The leather water-
buckets were soon in use, and al fresco ablutions soon
brightened up anybody that needed it, except the canny
soul who takes camp as a time of pleasure Instead of
work, and had got some slight wound, as a galled heel,
which would incapacitate him from attending parade.
Even among the volunteers there are here and
there to be found these " old soldiers," who are
on the other side of the tent knocking in pegs
when a picquet is wanted, or that have galled heels
or colds, when the canteen is to be prepared to battalion
drill: fortunately these are few indeed; the great MIAS of
the volunteers mean duty, and do it. At seven o'clock
they waded under the adjutant, and after prayers in the
open air, breakfast was ready about half-past eight. Shall
we tell how the volunteers lieu? Like fighting cocks, to
be sure, for the daily rations are 111 i, of meat, 1111 i. of
bread, ilea. butter, OZ. tea, one-sixth oz. coffee, a thirty-
'lath of an or., pepper (0, Ina tali, 'Joss. sugar, with
potatoes and milk as much as they like, the water is good,
and they also have a pint of beer or • bottle of ginger
beer. Mr- Thomas supplies the bread, and Mr. W.
Roberta (cOl--sergt. sth U.R.V.) the meat. The quality of
the meat, and Quartermaster Newman's arrangements are
all first cla. A capital alteration has been made as to the
aarving-out Instead of the zuen going indiscriminately
, for their rations, as formerly, the Quartermasters of the
different companies go with their men, to draw the
provisions, and then see that the rations are fairly divided.
This has given great satisfaction.
Guards having been mounted, the men dressed for
I wade, which re-commenced at 10 o'clock; but scarcely
had they begun, when a tremendous storm burst on the
I ground, and they were obliged to fall out. Only a few
minutes it lasted, the nien fell in again, and practised
marching past, battalion and skirmishiug drill. There
were but few spectators but the volunteers acquitted
themselves very well, and the sight from the camp itself,
which overlooks the parade ground was a good spectacle.
Although the heat was not great, a man was struck down
apparently by the sun. He was a hawker of Waters,
se., named James Hardy, who was talking to Supt. Batty,
when he fell down in • kind of lit A volunteer who had
some knowledge of medicine attended him, and be was
removed to his companion's cart, whore an awning was
made. Further medical attendance was given, and the
man partly recovered from what WM to have been an
apoplectic tit.

At a quarter to one the dinner bell sounded, snd the
volunteers are found to have acqnhed fresh appetites.
Let us leave them to enjoys dinner well-earned. In the
afternoon the wind continued gusty, but the weather was
fine. Fortunately for visitors the Warcham-real had
been abundantly watered in the morning, or they would
have arrived at camp almost smothered. The battalion
had more marching past and battalion drill, with
skirmishing, and a presentation of an interesting nature
was made. The volunteers being formed into square awl
faced inwards, the cup given by the Colonel at the Dorset
Volunteer Association meeting at Maiden Castle in June.
was brought. Sergt. Ilarri., of the 3M was called forward,
slid the Colonel said: Sergeant Harris, I have great
pleamni in presenting you with this, the first cup I have
had the honour of giving, as commanding the battalion. I
wish you to drink out of it, awl to think of it on other
occasions. It was not till this parade that you qualified
yourself for it, by doing three battalion drills. I hope the
Inttahou will put in a geed appearance at Wimbledon.
awl that you will be there to
. . . .

The VOrtllltoers osutiii-ui-st-ZiCitrtill shout a iiiiarter to
live. 'Eh/ number Ispectators had increased, and as the
weather continued line, many more were expected. at Om
catqp lire le-night.

Many persons went out from Weymouth to see the
expected camp fire: but it was a "sell" for them ;
nothing of the kind was to be seen if we except the
onlmarY lighting up. especially bright in the neighbour-
hood of the Canteen. Tuumay night pas.mul quietly
enough.

WEDNILSDAY.

Cala Fin.
This nioniiiig the ordinary duties of the Cann. were
resumed, everyone pleased that they had had glorious
weather on the whole, up to the present time. Life went
on in very much the mine order as on Tuesday, scarcely
any incident breaking the regular course. Marching
past, skirmishing, battalion drill, tilled up the time at the
three regular parades. The number of visitors was very
much increased. so that the parade ground looked very
lively indeed. Thu great event of the Wednesday was at
, night, when there was scamp lire, and Ito mistake. The
rumour of this hail reached Weymodth, but warned by
the mistake of the night before, very few indeed stirred
early from the gmlatiade. But there was only is volunteer
or two to be seen in Weymouth, a sure sign that something
was planning this time. And sure enough, about a
quarter past nine, the dames leapt up under the coastguard
station, and forthwith business with the cabmen was
brick. Out the people poured from Weymouth, on foot,
by cabs and on carriages, and one of the jolliest modes of
conveyance was a break from Mr. Hardy's, King-street, in
which you were sure of lively company, and a good pace.
The crowds along the road thickened as you got nearer the
lire, and soon the (onus of the volunteers, massed all
round the flames, were seen. The dark green of their
uniforms looked as black an soot by the fitful light, and the
effect was weird. The lire had been lighted on the shingle
beach, same distance north east or rather east, of the camp
itself, below the coastguard station, and just under the
shelter of the pebble ridge. Here iminense quantities of
force faggots, the kind gift if Mr. Chilcott, were piled up
on the shingle, and soon • blase, casting an uncertain and
lurid light over the scene, and sending great volumes
of smoke inland. It was quite a windfall for the specula-
tors who had set up drinking and other booths at that
corner, which was full enough before, being so far from
the camp. To night the whole place was brilliantly
, lighted up, and with the hues of carriages, and swarms of
I people, the dense crowd around the fire, the coastguard
houses above, the whole seemed as if some town had
sprung up on the spot, and was destroyed by tire. But
when that well known master of song, "J. it. T.," or
strangers may be told, Mr. J. IL Taylor, of the Plume of

THE DORSET VOLUNTEERS AT I.01)MOO1!.
MONDAY EiRDISIG.
The Committee have the satisfaction of knowing that
the luncheon of the officers and men gave great aatisfac-
tion, the Colonel being especially pleased that everything
was done easily and quietly, no sooner were the men in the
town than they were supplied. It will give them pleasure
to accept similar refreshment when they leave on Satur-
day. The Reception Committee, through the Mayor, have
sent to Col. Steward a cheque for 25 guineas for the sports
of the volunteers, which are to come off on Friday, after
the review.
The men arrived on the camping ground about four, a
little more tired than some of them would have been had
the pace been a little brisker on the march. They were
then drawn up to receive an address from the Colonel.
Colonel STEWARD remarked that this Was the first occa-
sion of his meeting them as commanding offintr, although
he had been second in command fur 11 or IS years. When
he joined he intended to have stuck to them as Colonel
Manse' stuck to them, and when Colonel Manse' retired
he intended to have retired at the same time. But ill,
cumatances arose which they all knew of—he referred to
the memorial which they had sent him signed by every
officer and sergeant in the battalion, asking him to take
Use command. Alter lengthened consideration, he con-
sented to do so. on their promise that they would support
him in carrying out the discipline and advancing the
happiness of the battalion, WI they did under Col. Menzel.
On the strength of that promise, he had come and met
them at this camp as their commanding officer. Since
that promise was given to him many young hands had
joined, and hq wished to appeal to them to take example
by the older men in carrying ant this promise, lie should
not place any restriction on their going to Weymouth,
they were at liberty to go when they liked, as lenges they
appeared there in full uniform, not with their coats
unbuttoned, but always with their waisthelta on, and their
coats buttoned up, so as to appear smart and soldierly in
the town. Ills attention had been called to the subject of
men smoking in the streets of Weymouth; bathe did not
see why he should put any more restriction on the
volunteers than was put upon the public, and he had no
objection to see the men enjoying their pipes in the streets.
Ile should not give any stringent orders about returning,
but should expect every man and every officer to be back
in the camp, and lights out, by eleven at night. Another
matter he wished to bring before their notice; they were
encamping near a preventive station. Perhaps they were
aware that old sailors were fond of drink, but most of
thous men were old and tried servants, and he hoped
the volunteers would not hold out to them THURSDAY.
any temptation in the shape of treating them. After the excitement of the camp tire the volunteers
because • case of drunkenness on their (the sailors') had a taste of another element. Dowin poured the rain
part would never be overlooked, and the men might lose in a wind-driven storm that lasted till early morning, and
20 or 30 years good service through drunkenness. The waked up everybody to the inconvenience of sleeping in
volunteers were met here for two things, the first was for a tent without trenching. for they had not broken turf
duty, the second, for amusement. He wished them to around their canvass walls. The rain, however, was only
amuse themselves in any way they thought proper, and another practical lesson of what they might expect in
he had that confidence in them that they would carry on war tunic, and as the day came on the min was dried up,
their amusements in a creditable manner. The first thing I and the sun shone out with promise of another glorious
was duty, that ought always to come first, and while he day.
was commander, it would always come before amusement. In the afternoon the competition for the silver cup was
Another matter had been brought to his knowledge that the principle event, and the number of visitors was con-
was that when officers and limn had gone on duty, when siderably increase. Colonel Mansel came into the camp,
' they returned to their tents, their rations were often and the volunte.ra at once greeted hue with much cheer-
' gone. That was a thing he never could countenance, aml jog.
if such an act were brought to his knowledge. he should The corps who conipeted for the cups gained the follow-
mark his sense of it very severely, as they ought to know inc points :—First Company, appearance 5 points; manual
that when rations were served out they were the private exercise 3; left and wheel into line 1; front and rear
property of each man. Such a thing ad referred to, Wollikik forming company 2; breaking into column to the right 1;
not occur, he hopesl, after his thus speaking of it. In con- extension at halt 2; clming 4 ; extension on march 3;
climion he wished them all in happy and enjoyable week, forming rallying square 1; assembling and changing rank
and hoped they would never regret having spent the week 3—total 31. Third Company, appearance 6; manual
under his command. The Colonel's address, and a few oxen-i.e 4; left wheel into line 1 ; front and rear forming
necessary arrangements brought .on about live o'clock company 3; breaking into column to the right 2; extaen.
before some of the linen got their knapsacks if. The rion at halt 3 ; closing I; extension on march 4' forming
rations were served hot, consisting of an abundant supply rillying square 3; assembliug and changing rank 4—total
of well-cooked beef and potatoes, with bread, ler., and 47. Fourth Company, appearance 1: manual exercise 2;
washed down with beer, ginger beer, ike. The eimp left wined l into line 4 ; front and rear forming company I;
kitchens are at the back of the camp and a little alove breaking into coin 1111 l to the right 3; extension at halt I ;
it. Instead of the ohl broad arrow shape, the company closiug 4; extension on march 2 ; forming rallyingsquare
had its own camp kitchens, and us plentiful heap of lire- 3; assembling and changing rank 4—total 28. Ninth
wood supplied the fires. The officers' meus was teethe company, appearance 3 ; manual exercise 1; left wheel
ilirectons of Mr. Carran, late mess man to the Alst rrgt, into line I; front anki rear forming company 3; breaking
and their furniture was supplied by Messrs. Hallett and into column to to right 4; extension at halt I ; closing 5;
Son, of Weymouth. extension on march 3 : for 11l ill g rail 'jag square 2 :
On the first night there was no camp fire, and after the i aaeunibling and changing rank 2-38 The third corps
men had settled themselves end made their arraimenienta (I)orchester) were therefore declared the winners, the
in the tents, the place seemed lulls Aherne to them. The hand played with thew to quarters, and then Captain and
rows of tents made regular streets, the canteen, sergeants* Adjutant Muunt-lfatten presented the cup. Quarter.
reading tent, town clock, facing the 'wade ground. the master-Sergt Cross then asknal the captain's wife to '
bannerets, in front of the different companies, the sentries accept it, on behalf of the corps, and Captain nudges did
pacing their rounds—all made the mine look a complete so, and returned thanks. Lirill-Instructor Legg received
military town, although the weather was dO dry that the a guinea from each of the uthcens. Bridport corps were
tents were not entrenched. Supt. Batty, with two with many the favourites ilk OM competition. Cricket
sergeants, and 12 men of the Dorset Constabulary. were helped to pass away the CVellilkg, awl there was the usual
in four tents, and ready to keep order if required. There increase by the arrival of those wino had not given the
Was no camp fire, this being the first might; but the proper time in camp; but who swelled the quantity with.
majority of the limn took advantage of the Colonel's out perhaps improving tin" quality of the ranks at the
kindness and went b. town. Sonic hung about in the review.
canteen, where Mr. Smith had a plentiful store of all In the eveuing there was another camp tire, when Col.
kinds of liquors; some went to Preston village: the Steward and the fernier Colonel, Mr. Malldel, came into
sergeant's reading tent seemed well filled; and others the circle, and were heartily cheered. "J.11.T.", as
scattered over the moor. OrOlialollkil sounds of mirth, I usual, commenced the singing, mid it was kept up by
and veices which certainly did not belong to the male SOK, Bugler Foster, of the Ist., and Private Tads, of the :IttL
broke the silence. The moon rose and lighted up a very Bugler Foster also playing a violin solo, and Pioneer-
pleasant picture, the camp being also partly illu 11l ill ated sergeant Taylor, by special request of Col. Manse}, sang
with hunps and candles, while other tents were .mute "The ,vly on the remit" I/rill-Instructor Crawford of
dark, showing that their occupant+ were not at home. Wareham Corps, was placed under arest fur drunkenness.
The wind blew fresh, the sentries were glad to be FRIDAY.
relieved, and tents were Pegged down secure for the night The weather showed signs of unfavourable change, a
against the rising wind. Soon aft.Y 10 110.0 who had strong wind blowing in the morniaz ; hut the men went
gone to Weyniouth began to return, some singibg through a short drill by the Adjutant Drill-Inatructor
"Home, sweet Home " along the road. There met them Crawford was brought up before the Colonel, who stated
the Weyniouth friends who hail been to eamp, and who that he could not overlook the case, as this was the second
were picking their way across the wet meats that make offence. Parade Was fixed for 11; but the rain began to
the " fences" of Lod:neer. Some of the latter had set in, with occasional interinissions, and the men
erident,y refreshed themselves, if we may judge (roan remained in the tents, ready to come out at a short
half-serious arguments and difficulties as to finding the notice. The public who assembled to see the review were
stepping stones on the way, ltut, on the whole, these few in the carriages beim: the main feature, and
were but a minute percentage, awl the calm influences of in then, were seated the most adventurous of the cainty
the night were scarcely disturbed. Weymouth Bay gentry. The company for guard today was Weymouth
shone brightly under the moon's rays, which liglthsl up but for all that the company had a goodly number of men
Portland, and the crescent of Weymouth Front, alrewlY ready to take part in the review. The bugle sounded at
gemmed with its setting of gas lights. The ships, the 12, and about half an hour the volunteers were drawn up
hills, and woods looked dark ; but the coastguard on the ground. Lieutenants Middleton and Thornton rode
building*, the beach, and the chalk cliffs were as visible over with a most creditable muster of the Dorchester
as in daylight. By the light of the moon tlie outsmers troop of Yeomanry C,nvalry, IS in number, and kept the
and incomera each found their way with tolerable case, ground. This was Must disagreeahle duty, for the
and about 11 o'clock all sounds and all lights died outs tremendous rain soaked every one to the skin. The hoods
and the volunteers, except the ever-moving sentries, Were of the carriages were put down, and the blinds put up,
at rest, and the inivates were thus tolerably comfortable. Not so
the public, who gathered under what shelter they could,
and the display of umbrellas gave the scene a most
mournful look. We beard an officer give orders for the
people tube sent behind the carriages; but this, of course,
was impracticable, and would have been taztainount to
driving them betted a screen where they could MC noth-
ing. As it was, there was not IllUCh to see, the volunteers
on account of the diving storms were occasionally a little
unsteady; the nuu-ching of No. 2 company (Weymouth
and Wareham) in columns certainly showed better than
that of the leading cowpony, who had first to face the
pitiless blast. The forming line, when fronting the
spectators was very so-so ; but • less unatter-of-course
formation —that of a diagonal line, was remarkably
effective, and elecited such applause as the spectators
could give. Some of the movements were recommended
before they went properly 'tone: but altogether the
battalion was much to be commended, conodering the
shocking weather, and the nuiuber of "lame ducks who
hos! arrived in camp only the night before. At the close,
Colonel 11ANKRY said he was very pleased to meet the
battalion so strong as regarded numbers, for he under-
stood there had been an increase of 160 men since he last
had the pleasure of meeting thew, awl this was a very
gratifying circumstance. With regard to the drilling, he
could not speak in such flattering terms as in former
years, but that might, no doubt, be attributable in some
degree to the very unfavourable weather, which militated
very much against their general steadiness. The increase
in the number of recruits this year, although very gratify-
ing as regarded the strength of the battalion, would
somewhat interfere with their general efficiency. Ile
should, however, he very pleased to make a favourable
report to the authorities with respect to the general
physique and efficiency of the battalion. Last year, he
was sorry to say, he had occasion to refer to the prevalence
of talking in the ranks—a habit much to be condemned,
as it was impossible, with • general "buzz" going on, for
Ilium to do their duty properly, or to hear correctly the
word of commanu. lie was sorry the battalion had not
profited by his remarks on that occasion; but he hoped
they would bear them in mind for the future. It was
extremely unfortunate that such • wet day had occurred
at the inspection, especially 0.1 the weather had previously
been very propitious.
The men were then marched by companies to quarters
and dismissed about two o'clock, the rain still continuing.
A few short lulls in the storm encouraged the hope that
the sports —a list of which was posted under the clock—
would yet come off. The yeomanry were entertaiged in
a taut in rear of the canteen and some bulk* and gentle-
men by the officers. Those who remained out in hope of
the weather clearing were destined to increasing Wasp-
Pointinent, and had at last to go home in a perfect
deluge, which continued all the evening, effectually
washing out all comfort.
After the Yeomanry hail lunched, 4,tuarter-luaiiter
HoutrruN proposed " The health of the Colonel and officers
of the Dorset battalion of Volunteer Rifles," to which
Quarter-master NEWMAN responded, after Mr. Newman's
health was given and duly 'lmpended to.

,
Feathers, Dorchester, struck up a lively song, the
bent of of the affair commenced, in good earnest_ Mr. '
Taylor was of course rapturously applaudesl, and he sang
again, like a "brick." Other volunteers followed, and
received all their shares of applause. The flames were
helped by a tar-barrel or so, and stirred up by attentive
watchers, the blaze ever and anon shot up, and then died
down, and all the thee the song and fun went on, the
volunteers being happy in having, Ls one of the songs
had it, 'Nothing else to do." All through the e,eoiog
people were coming and going, cabs and breaks rattling in
and out, while the camp half-lighted, was dimly seen in
perfect contrast of quiet, under the slope towards South-
down. When we have had enough, the sound of the
horn attracts us, we climb into the break, with something
under a hundred of sober husinwis mei, rotund
and jolly matrons, pretty young girls, lively visitors
of all ages, the sounding horn startles up the
foot-padding crowds, scandalises the quiet of the aristo-
cratic north end, and brings the visitors round from the
. . .

Esplanade, as we rattle Into town. with all the "go our
horses have left in them. People from the City vote that
London is quite slow compared to Weymouth in the
eltUidull and so say all of us, aS WC jump 410W11 near
the railway station and disperse with pleasant memories
of our fellow travellers, mal &bare all, of the great camp
tire of Wednesday night. _