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The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

OF MIDDLE AGE.
For founder; about the middle
me of life. Thee° pilli nre in.
tended for females who suffer
from symptoms such ea the
following :—Sudden giddiness,
frequent dashes of heat and
faintness, starting in sleep at
night, cramp, wind in the
stomach, pains in the head, so.
eerily nervousness, costiveness,
Ira Sold in bogie Is. lid.
earth.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

[ON, PAIN AT PIT OF

LCH, ko.

Immediately relieve and cure
Indigestion, Pain after Bating,
Wind, Pain in the Back, Bull
Taste and Dryness of Mouth in
the morning. Irregular action
of the Bowels, ha, and many
other synieptoma of stomach
disease. :dike most pills and
remedies offered to the public,
these pills do not purge the
bowels ; require no confinement;
per need patienta fear taking
eold nor any ill effects, be their
employment what it may. In
the most inveterate and long
standing oases they are uni-
formly successful, as the many
tertimonials received fully sub-
stantiate. Directions given with
each bottle. Price Is. ltd.,and
9d.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

i4mi;nt,

ELEGANT TOILET REQUISITE

has in every lostanos insiotainrcl its shim to the tit/.
of 'THE IIN VA (LINO AUXILIARY of FEMALE
GRACE." During SUIIIMMI. and Aututun the invigorating
51r4rebng pr, pet-ilea of RO W LAND'S KA LYDON.
will be fouud singularly agrrvable to

IA Dial 271114VSLLING,
The effects by temporary expwurs to Rola- heat open
the Face, Neck, Arms, and Hands being neatralixed,
and the cloud Induced by relaxation and I .nitior
polled by it. power of sustaining a perfi-ct elasticity of
the skin, without which. itertsin deaeriorstion takes
plaae ; thus in this usual periodical visite made to the
coast, HOWLAND'S ICALYDOR is indispensable as •
preservative of the Skin after

Bill BATHING.
Irene the Irritation ceased by the dummied action of
eeline repour.—Prioe 4s. 6& and 83. 6d. per bottle.

The heat of BUMMer frequently oommunicates a dry•
nese to the hale and a tendency to fall off, which may
be completely obviated by the use of

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ROWLAND'S MACASSAR OIL.
A delightfully fragrant and trmisparent preparatioa.
and as an invigorator and beautifier of the heir !mimed
all precedent. For Children it is eepecially recom-
mended as forming the basis of • beautiful head of
hair, while its introdustion into the Nurseries of
Royalty. and the numeroes testimooiala eons=
resolved of its efficacy. afford the beat and sorest
of its merits.—Prioe, as. 61, 7a., 10e. 64., equal to four
small, and 2ls. per bottle.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

GRAND FETE AT PORTLAND GROVE,

Thursday and Friday last were very stirring and
ttgt days for the inhabitants of the Grove. The
ul church now being erected for the officers of
the Prison, is being reared high above the jealous walls
of that establishment, and already bids fair to prove •
great ornament in a part now prim:tipsily remarkable
for long ranges of white stone. do quietly and rapidly
lithe building being reared, that it was almost • sur-
prise when spied from the road. The new chureli has
had another happy result, that of evolving out of the
hearts and lingers of the ladies a most charming lute.
In aid of the funds a bazaar has been in preparation,
the following ladies having formed • oommittee
Olitton. Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Milker, Mrs. Taylor, and
Mrs. Cookworthy, and the Rev. Arthur FRU proved a
most effluent hon. secretary. Contributions mune in
from many quartet* the ladies worked with spirit, the
beeutife gardens at the Grove Peers deed on as the
location of the bazaar, and the kind favour of Captain
Grout, of HALL Bassawen, and Colonel Cooper and
officers of the Seventh Royal Fusiliers, was secured for
the loan of their bends. Thursday and Friday were
the days announced, were especially fins, and to set
our readers' minds at rest immediately, we may way
the whole afar wee a splendid mums%
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

Vampob ire.

ROMBEL

FOUND DROWNISD.—On Friday lad a Ma named
lidon,formerly a mail out driver, was found drowned
in the Teel. Ho had been mined sine. Monday.

BOURNEMOUTH.

Tar NATIONLL UNATOIIIOII.—Thb. inetitution has
been entirely repainted and cleaned at amen of upwards
of MO. towards defraying which the Resident Medical
Officer earnestly *elicits andstaneer. lii. now re.
opened far the reception of patients, of whom 27 have
come in during the last few dam end a maSolsot
number in fill both the lower wards have been approved
for admission.

C H RISTC HURCH.

Peru Sinaloa, Thandsy.—Before W. W. Farr, sod
W. C. Doan, &gra —Danis/ BUMS, Of the Royal Haste
artillery, sensultang P.O Wt. at Boarasosonta. On
the preelom day primes sad • man named Bastin teU
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

Wool. MAILILIII`d.

LUSDON. 10t1.—English Wool continues to advance in
value, ILII4I Is: DAL to Is. lOW. is noir Lb u price for good Kent
duets., whilst (,rool west cuentry D wools. 94. has been
ndsseJ ; l I.gniersny believed that its ;will be reached before
the ..o, of thv year.

lIKTKOCOLITAN MEAT MARK ET.
Smttivisim, I lth. bowe of meat here to-day was
tn wto. balm ware Mien ted slowly, at the following

Per 81b. by the sarca,e.
• d • di s s d
liderbor b3CI 3 4 4 0 Inferior mutton. 3 4 4
Middling ditto... 4 0 4 4 Midiiiing ditto .... 4 6 4
Primo lave ditto 4 6 4 10 Primo ditto 6 8
Primitional ditto C. 0 5 21 Lug. pork 3 4 0
Veal.. 6 0 6 4 I Sine 11 pork 4 6 0
Lamb, Ois 64 to 6. 44.

THIC LIJCINA PILL is perfectly free from
everything noxious, end is absolutely safe in
all eases and all climates.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

Somtratsbtre.

CREWKERNE.

SUDDIN DZATH.—bin Henry Martin, • soboolmuter,
was, on Tues.lay, seen standing at his door. and
app•rently in good health, bat he was taken suddenly
ill in the night. and died on Wednesday morning.
Deoeasei was 60 years of age, an ii a widow and
six children.

A Piaerr-ossn the Somerset assizes lest
week, • jury called upon kir. Richards, of the Half-
moon hotel, Torquay, to pay £3O damaged for libelling
a relative on • post-oar& The libeller was the plaintiff's
brother-in-law. There hod bees disturbanoe between
plaintiff Mr, Chalmers, of Stonehonse, near Taunton,
and his wife, who was mash younger than he, and her
brother wrote from Torquay e post-esrd, addressing
the plaintiff in his proper name "idle. Blue Beard'
(plaintiff had had • former wife), and remarking on the
other side. "Your unmanly ,00ndoot to my sister is
known to me. It shall be known to the world at large.
if you do not reform, °award." This was the slander.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

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WepnotaA.
PIANOFORTES, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS,
TUNED AND REPAIRED.
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alt: I.'. begs to thardethe Nobility, Meru and Gentry
"elomuth, Dorchester, and the counties of Dorset,
'"'4,eraet, and Devon for the patronage he has received,
"Pe. by strict personal attuotian to merit • con.
of their favours.
rIANOPORTIIN AND urine. INarautrmsva carefelly
aelvved !tom ell the beet London Makers. Terme
11.,41trate.

NEW MUSIC HALF PRICE.
N•li•—W. R. has soma exaelleat Pianos aad
hi-
i.'et for SALA or RINI ON VERT INNANONABLL
'JUL
41, Orden by Post, ka., will be esteemed an Wows.
tiodys LuEladblSO attention.

NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
G. MIITFORD,
PLUMBER, GLAZIER, PAINTER.
DECORATOR, &C.,
(LATE OF BILL.BTIIEIT, DORCHESTER.)
Bios to return his sincere thanks to the inhabitants
a Dorchester, and its vicinity, for the liberal patrou.
age bestowed on him during the past eight years he
has been in business; and to inform them that he has
REMOVED to more convenient premises situate at
4, HIGH EAST STREET,
And hopes by prompt attention to merit 5 °outlnw.
anon of their kind patronage.
PUMPS. BATHS, WATER CLOSETS, So.,
Fitted up on the most approved princiPleth
ALL KINDS OF ISOM STACK PIPES AND SHOOTTWO.
IRON PUMPS AND PIPES FOR WATER SUPPLY.
Indiayubber Hose with brass connections
for Garden Purposes.
EVERY OTHER ARTICLE OF THE TRADL

An umiak of of
PIER AND SWING GLASSES,
07 Tall BM QUALITY, AT 10D1ILAT2 MOM

LEAD, GLASS Azin COLOUR WAREHOUSE.

SONCEOPATHIC MEDIODIES AND HANDBOOK.
300 pops, bound, is., or by post for 14 damps
HOMCEOPATHIO FAMILY IN-
STRUCTOR (an Epitome of). By RICHARD RPM
limber of the Royal Collage of ficirgoone of Salami&
Upwards of a hundred diseases are fully described and
preseribed for.
London: Published by JAMBS EPPS and Co.. Hoare°
gothic Cbssnaista (the first established in England), 112
Great litansall-etreet ; 170, Piccadilly; and 48, Thread.
neadicretreet.
ownipp.—Tise medicines eupplad by agents ere
mound by • bend over the sort, and which band bears
the sigssenre, " Ism le Errs and Co., Romceopathic
Chemists, Loaders," without whir& none ars genuine.
Ampar—Wormenth, 8.. .1. WALPORD, 23, St.
Albec's.row ; Doratester, D. DOnallt, 13, OacohllL
Ills P. WATTS.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

FOR CHILDREN'S COUGHS AND COLDS.

EVANS'S

COUGH

SYRUP.

A safe and effectual remedy tor
Coughs, Colds, ko. One trial
of this pleasant tasting medicine
will convince that it is one of
the most valuable remedies ever
offered to the public, by the
early ttas of which a very large
amount of suffering will be
saved. Most important testi-
monials could be given did
spun allow, from persons who
speak of It thus :—Perfectly
suocessful"— "Instant relief,'—
"I've the greatest faith in it."—
" Wouldn't be without it on any
aceotint."—"Quite sure it saved
my child's life,, bad only gi yen one
dose, end within two hours the
child wu quits another crea-
ture." By promoting free per.
spiration, gentle expectoration,
and the consequent sedative
effect upon the system, it will
generally remove all alarming
symptoms in the mune of 24
hours. Bold in bottles, 41.,
Is. lid., and 2s. 91. each: Full
directions accompany each
k.bottle.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

STALBRIDG 6.

AIGLEtila. Aacugy ll.oB.—Ttle ant bow meeting
of the season was held on Thursday In Stalbridge
Park. There were 44 oompetitore. and the prizes were
won as follows .

zoore at 60 yards, Min Fox, 208.
Greatest No. or hit', Miss Fookz, 46. Bost Gold, Miss
Edith Parko. Strangerspriza There being no stranger
lady present this prize was awarded to Wm ?hair.* as
the beat soore not winning • prize, viz., 139. Wooden
Spoon. Kiss rteed.

tientlemen.—Highest score at 60 yards, Yr. Price,
(333 with white and blacks off). Greatest No. of hit.,
Mr. Herbert sindlyaott, 53. Best Gold, Mr. Addison,
Weymouth, vitro:4ora prise, U. Bridge. Wooden
spoon Mr. lialoolui Dalton. Mr. Pries made the
higheit score ever made on the ground 375, and with
whites and blacks off he won first prise, with 333
Coors. After the shunting was o“ir a ball took place at
the Bad Lion but was not so fully patrunissd al
on former 0001111J111. Th,., room was tastefully decorated
with evergreens and thews. Tergett's gnaarille band
providel the mama
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

WEYMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL:

A quarterly minting of the Town Council was held on
Wednesday morning, present : The Mayor (Jas.
Nol.), Alderman yling, Councillors Thomas,
lioborts, Robertson, Talbot, J. H. Devanlah,
Betts, Welaford, Cummins:

LOCLL BOARD or Huvra.
Circulars- with referencia to the prevention of the
spreal of cholera, were produced. Tease circulars are
sent to all the Customs authoritimand lociel authorities
are requested to aid in carrying the =mares of pre-
vention.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

BATH,

THU ADIRSTOR3I.—Last Sunday afternoon a heavy
thunderstorm passed over the west of England. A
horse belonging to Yr. lielston, in a field near Weston,
was struck by the lightning and
T•ictia • Wire og Ter•L.—Some little excitement
was caused a few days ago in a thiekly populated part
of this city by a marriage of an elderly (maple, which
took plaits under somewhat unusual circumstance's. It
would appear from our informant that the male
candidate for wedded bliss was a widower, having
already buried two wives, and being desirous of again
uniting himself to an amiable oompanion, hit upon the
expedient of taking his new wife on trial for a month
before uniting himself to her for good. Finding his
chosen partner suited him well after having extended
the probationary trial to three months, the two were on
Tuesday made one. Setting aside the formal bat usual
proceedings
of wedding parties, and the dressing in
their bait snits, the +soap's) marched away in their every+
day habiliments, aprons, Ste., and were duly mute one
at the registry-olfise. The neighbours, to their credit
be it said, were not slow to enter into the spirit of the
°cession, and on the departure of the sample from their
house in the morning they literally strewed the road.
way with a profusion of flowers, in addition to decorat-
ing the nuptial pair with the mane.*
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

CATTLE ALLRESTE

Bau,TOI, 10th.—We had a large supply of beef at our market
to-day, ilieludlog IN head of fat eattW from Ireland. Trade
was rather active, nod hot week's prisms were fully maintained,
best duseripti ins niaiisitti awl dal. per cwt., and middling
and interior trom 724. 10 iS.. Of It ore ratio wo recJi rod from
I relan I Upward* of 2.100 heal, and as the Irish steamers arrived
late, the trade eras rather tow. A Large bounces, however,
svas dime, ate .14011 raluenoti of into rates. We had fully
Jia.o sheep and bob, from Ireland, mil lamb mold well at from
uJ. to told per lb. Ilea wither cootaini realised 91. nod ewes
ab.it dd. per lb. Two,' MA, a fair supply of 11111 e• Coln, and
triale Was rather j olotor thao 1444 Week. Thor. was • good
supply of pit, ler the 401. el of the year, and they met will, •
moderately go al tale at tiros priJes, havon p4Le reaUslag
10.. 61. to los. UI. perseare,atid pc from ils. 3t to
white boas y descriptions could not be sold.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

KEYNSHAIL

CIIIIIOO6 WHller BLIGHT.—IILr. Parker has tweaty,
acres of wheat, whioh looks u if a hot blast had passed
over It—while one side of the ear is fall of corn, the
other side is empty.

1. ROllll.

0010 DOODDRIAG. —At the county court. Professor
Lewis sued W. Duckworth. Esq., for 10 guineas
for extracting 20 corns and two bunions from his wife's
feet. £3 3§ WWI paid into court. Plaintiff did the work
at defendant's house. and wanted to oharge • guinea a
corn. 't was shown that In his advertisements it was
stated that be waited upon partial. at their own Imams
without extra charge. Also that his usual fee was 5a.,
and what he had called twenty oorns were in reality
only twelve. Ilis Honour gay. judgment for defend.
ant, with coats.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

WEYMOUTH COUNTY COURT.

SATORDAY.—Betore T. E. P. Lefroy, Esq., judge.

Pope e. Munay.—Claim £4 ls. Bd. for money
resolved on plaintiff's amennti—Mr. Howard for Pope,
and Mr. George defended.—Defeadant delivered flour,
du.. and in some oases received cash for him. He
took some barley meal and a hundredweight of
pollard to • person whom he fulled Mr. Charles. and
two sacks of barleymeel for other persona. They found
out the items owing after defendant left his service,
when drfendant said he did not take Charles's, or he
meet have paid it. Symonds be said ran away, and the
others he had paid Mrs. Pope; but Mrs. Pope denied
this. In answer to Mr. George, Mr. Pope said there
was an omission of Bi,, and he had also waived IMO
rent, but not because he agreed to lit him hays the
hones rent free. Did not say that • certain sum pad
by defendant would make all straight. It was not his
custom to pay monies to Mrs. Pope. Defendant was
In Mr. Gale's employ when Mr. Pope took on the
business. and his present wife was in Mr. Pope's
servioe.—By Mx. Howard: Ml had first charged El ii.
for Mr. Charles's account, and afterwards found
for a hundredweight of pollard had not been charged.
—By Mr. George: Defendant had said be paid Mrs.
Pope Captain Newboit's amiount. —Mr. Howard said
defendant always bore a pod character, or the pro-
eeedings might have been criminal ones.—Mrs. Pope
denied having received iSs. 6d. from defendant for Mr.
Russell, or 13e. from Mr, Squall —The Judge said
having a good claim against defendant plaintiff ought
not to have lel the amount ran on so long.—Defendant
In evidence said he had been in Ma. Gale's employ 17
years, He had reoeived Us. for Major Newbolt's
account, and paid it to • servant to take in to
Mrs. Pope.—Mr. Howard said they were willing to
give up the items for Rowell, and take 18s. 61., and
not ask for costs.— The Judge said the matter had stood
over so long, be thought that woald be (Mr.—Verdict
for plaintiff by consent, to be paid in two equal instal.
militia/ one month'

Pops'. ILsrahallsay.—Ohdrn foe 13a Plaintiff was
not Imre the defendant was the right nun. There
were five Jemen bisrehaliseys in Chicherel, and he
believed it was the mail named Ifilborae Yaishalleay,
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

WEYMOUTH.

Plump:al.—Captain W. Promo has received the
commander's naval pension vacated by the promotion
of Captain Gilbert Hunnicutt.
WIT mpora MIDDLI SOHOOL.—We have great
pleasure in announcing the sueoeu of another pupil of
this sohooL George Alfred Bidden hes jast passed
the examination of the Pharmseeuttoal Society. He
was pissed thirty-fourth on the list of 199 succerful
candidates.

Tug SUNDAY SCHOOLS IS THIS FINS WIIATHEIL-11
was agreed at • meeting of delegates from the various
Sunday wheels, held at the Wesleyan sehoolroom on
the 4th inst, that the united Sands) schools treat
should be held in Belliad Perk on Thursday, August
17. The floe weather, so long expected seems, how-
ever to have mede some of the committee Impatient,
and the Wealeyons determiced to hold their treat on
the 10th, and that at Upwey. About 230 met at the
chapel on Thursday afternoon at two o'clook, and
marched to the railway station. whenee they went to
Upwey. They entered • field near Westbrook HOMO,
rented by Mr. Gale, where are plenty of large
trees on whieli they hid capital swings Others had
rides on a pony lent by Mr: Andenson, and all managed
to be merry, and make most of the weather, which
was delighfully fine. About 300 people were present,
and had the pleasure of seeing the little people enjoy
their guiles and exoellent tea and cake. Afterwards
our Wesleyan friends aceommodated about 90 people at
tea, although they had not intended to provide largely.
The wheel left Upwey by the 7.44 train, and returned
all safe, having had a delightful day. The little sohool
at the Methodist F.-tie Church also met on the same
daT at the chapel, and marehed over the Beekwiiter
Bridge, to a field kindly lent by Kr. B. Knight. and
after • capital time of feast and fon, returned and broke
up airtnt 8 o'clock. The field in which the fête was
held is part of Westbrook Farm, and belongs to M. 0.
Goodilen, Big, and is rented of him by Kr. Gale. Mr.
Goodlen writes :—" Al the field is particularly adapted
for luncheon and other parties, I shall have no
objection, with Mr. Gale's consent, for pleasure parties
to be held there, now that the Upwey station is open.
Teens were 300 present, with @whip and other amuse-
ments, the groups of large elm trees shading the whole
party. I write this for the pleasure of other people,
and to benefit the Upwey station."
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

BRIDPORT.

Population 8,080. Births 70; deaths 40, none of
which were from zymotic disease&
Mzu'LAHlc AottIOULTIMLL 800EITT. —The annual
show and dinner of this old society is to be held on
Friday, 20th Ootober.
TH I Loc a /Wow:al.—The Town Council have
entrusted to Mr. Collo' for production and examina-
tion at the Aught(' dogioal Congress at Weymouth,
several ancient documents., viz., the M.S. on vellum of
the statutes ; the compotus of the bailifiv from Richard
11. to 11.•nry VI. ; dome book, a compotas in eontinna-
tion of the above ; a small volume on paper, fifteenth
century of the fraternity of Bt. listherine ; a 12mo.
US., fifteenth century of the fraternity of the floly
Cross In the chapel of St; Andrew ' • • book of the
Frakrnitas Forti,inrame ic Ecclesia Beate Marie de
Bridport. Mr. Halliwell. . says tht
Bridport records are wonderfully extensive itod carious,
and well preserved.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

SliiioTON.

MARRILGI USIAR IitiPIOULTIZS—A few days ago
• respeotable couple from ?oohs wishing to enter into
the holy estate at matrimony proceeded to the parish
church for that purpose ; bet on arriving there were
mach disconcerted on being informed by the Rector
that there wee • tuistako iu the needful Weems, and
that, therefore, the marriage mold not be proiseeded
with. Nothing denoted, the expectant bridegroom
procured • oonveyance and went with all baste to
Blandloroorhere belied the aolortanate error rectified,
and happily returned in time, for of course no obsteele
now being in the way, the marriage ceremony wadi at
once performed, and the expectant two were quickly
made one.

LYM::: REGIS,
Populatiou 4,205. Ihrthlt 25, deaths 21; uo deaths
from • zymotio &seas°,

•
Population 4,927. &Ma 39, (Wk. 10, itunding ti
tem saagl-poi and 1 bona tom.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

TO PARENTS AND GUARDIAN&

NVIDOW WELCH'S PILLS,
(museum's OKIGUILL.)
o louz and justly celebrated for their pmuliar virtues,
ore etlongly recommended to the notice of every lady
(obriug obtained the ',nation and approbatiou of moot
gentlemen of the Medical Profession), as a safe and
.aluable undidue in effectually removing obstructions,
and relieving other inoonveniences to which the female
frame is liable, especially those which at an period
of life frequently arise from want of exercise azwl
general debility of the system ; they create an appetite,
correct indigestion, remove giddiness and nervous head-
ache, and are eminently wield in windy disorders,
shortness of breath, and palpitation of the heart ; being
perfectly innocent they may be used with safety Is all
siworts and climates.

It to neoessary. owing to the numerous imitations. to
warn the publia that KlassLar's is the only original
receipt, and has been prepared by the Kea'ley family
over eighty years. Purchasers should see that mush
nos is wrap.ped in while paper, awl the name, "C.
KRAKIII.t.T, is engraved on the Gov., mama damp.
,old who eaale and retail by J. 2110,10.11, and dONS, 150,
Oiloro-stvet, London, and by all =tibias vendors
throughout tho country, in boxed, prig* Ss. 94. each,
or by poet for 36 poets's stamp%

DR. RENTZ R'S Special Lectures to Tosser *en, on
REALM, ITS RESTORATION, AND NATIR
junntAogg.—When to marry, with advioe to those who
coetemplate marriage, poiuting out certain impedimenta
which render marriage lila unhappy, and directions for their
speedy removal. Should be read by all who talus health,
stren6ll, and manhood, and wish to attain a happy old
age. Pot free on receipt of two stamps. Address, Seas-
tar), hotitute of Anatomy RI mingham.

I IWELVIC CARTES DR VD3 Bd.,
812, la Bd. Cart* Galan* to 10 llCbll,ss.
cabinet, 24. Bead Carte with Stamps, pluton °opt..
Sad orsginal returned Fro*. LONDON Peoro-Oornso
COMPAMT_L .306.13apiit-eirest, appalls th• Pokylodotio
sod 40. Min =May Loodoa.
za D Prima% Kesel.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

ALL
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-BBITISH

4T II

'URA

ASSOCIATION

28tb annual meeting. will be held at Weymouth,
August 21.4 to 26th inclusive. The following have
promised papers
The preeident (11Ir W. C. Madlyoett), The inaugural Address.
Rev. William Barnes, &D., on the Origin of the Hundred
end Tithing of English !Air, 012 the Origin of the Name and
ebe people of Dents.
W. IL Black, Seq., F.S.A. Boa. Paleographer y
Early Historic Monumen Ita n Dorsetelure. cis the Archives of
Doirseteldre.
Thomas Bloat% Esq., on the Architectural History of Corte
Professor James Buckman, on the Flint Implements and
Weapons of Dorset.
H. a• Coming, Mig, FAA, 5401, on St Edward, King End
Dillon Crease., Req., F.S.A.—ltems on Dont:4.lllre
from the Record Me. •
Nosy allot, bat on the Antiquities of Portland.
Joseph Drew, RR:, F.R.A.S., F. 0.134 on Art treasures and
their preservation,
Aug. Ooldsmid, Esq., F.S.A., on Municipal Institutions!
J. W. Grover. Esq., on Roman Christians in Britain; Evi-
dences at Frampton; ate.
Gordon
Abbe IL Esq., on Abbotsbury Abbey, and on Bindon
y.
J. O. Halltwell, Esq., FAR., FILA.,, on the Municipal
Archives of Dorsetshire.
Edward Levion, EN., ILA., F.S.A., on Wareham and It.
Religions Houses
J. R. Plancbt, Esq., Somerset I Herald, on the family of
Roger Fitzgerald, the Doomsday Tenant of Code.
Edward R.oberts, Esq., on Cern' Abbey.
Br. I'. W, Wake eroart, on the Corns Giant.
Joseph Stevens, lag., M.D., on Discoveries of Roman and
Saxon remains at FloUsy, near Andover.
Rev. F. Warre, on the church of Bore Regis.
Thome Wright, Item, ILA.. ?AU., on the Formation of
the people snd language of this Island!
O. R. Wright, Req., F.S.A., on the involuntary visit of
Philip of Castilla and Joanna of Spain to Weymouth, in 15013,
and its consequent's...
Other papers Led addressee, Illustrating the objects visited,
will be prepared and be delivered on the spot or at the evening
meetings.

The Papers and Addresses will be given aceoriing to
circumstances either at the evening meetings or at the
plume to wbbsh they refer.—See advt.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

POWMAND.

IT IS stated that the Flying Squadron will arrive in I
Portland Boa& with the Rosary. Squadron, on Tuesday
wit.
Population 0,009. Births 70, diptbs 37, inoladiog 1
1 from ohooping.cough, 3 from foyer, and ono fro in

-than- heel.
It is stated that a memorial, numerously and infioen•
Willy signed, is about to bo ',tempted to Mr. Bruc•,
praying for the liberation of Mr. RospelL formsrly
member for Lambeth.
OUO f the most romantic places about
the beauty spot of Portland, Pennsylvania Castle and
grounds. is the narrow Om of Coeyne. This has
lately been bought by the Kasten and Chureh Hope
railway company, who are depositing rubble there
from their quarries. We hp. that Portlanders will
awake io time to the 'anger threatening the destruction
of this most attractive place. Portland hal many wild
(assures ; but too few beauties to be able to aff.trd
that Chivas should be spoiled.
RAILWAY BREAK IlOWN:-OU Monday morning last
the engine of the 7.2 i; train from Weymouth, just as it
arrived within 100 y•rtl+ of the Portland station, burst
one of the boiler Op .11, which soon brought the train to
• atandstiil. The p issuogers by this train were not
insonvenieneed, but those by the return train were
delayed about an lior. while the authorities telegraphed
to Weymouth, ant obtained another engine. Myers.
Targett and Reynolds, statioumasters, tame from Wey-
mouth with the fresh engine, and the passengers got
back shortly after nine.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TIACEIIIIII' Pic-NTC.—On Tuesday
afternoon the Rev. W. T. Illetlormick. entertained about
40 of the teachers of the St. George Sunday schools, to
a plc nits on the beautiful grounds of Pennsylvania
Castle. The teachers met on the ground about five
o'clock, and had tea spread on the grass. Having en-
joyed their cake and tea, and " service of fruit"
afterwards, they bed about an hour's ramble over the
old churchyard, and about tbe ruins of Bow and
Arrow Castle, and the rooks user Church Hope.
About seven o'clock they re-assembled in the field
outade the Castle, where the rev, gentleman delivered
an address to the teachers on the object and beat
methods of Sunday Echoed teaching. Mr. F. Peaces.
Mr. W. Aftwooll, E. Attwooll, and J. Lano oontiunei
the subject, and an hour and half •as profitably spent,
concluding with staging and prayer.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

WYKE EEG'S.

CeiCKeT.—Portland Club v. Wilke Regis.—This
match was pley.d at Portland on Saturday, the sth
Instant. The Wy Ice tetra won the toes, they began
at 2 o'clock, and were all out by three, for the insig-
nificant total a 26 runs, no loss than five cyphers in
the innings. Too Portlioders admmeneed batting
shortly niter three ; the only two who made a stand
were Messrs. lturnidite and I:iodation, the latter making
58; his bitting iertaiuly was very good, but he gave a
chance at slip before he score I and three afterwards.
The innings closed for 109. The Wyke followed their
innings until seven o'clock, when ssven wickets bad
fallen for 49 runs. Bement made 16 and E. renoulhet
8 not out, the rest were puny snore& The verdict
was for Portland on the first innings. The Wyke club
nas only been formed the past month, but has some
very promising players,
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

IUNG PEAL.
Theca Pills ere prepare/ for
young females, who ender from
the following symptoms:
Reivi-
flee., fatigue on the least exer-
tion, palpitations of the heart,
pains in the back and loins,
headache and giddiness on stoop.
log, extrema pallor and yellowish
hoe of complexion, swelling
About the eyes in the morning,
s welling of the feet, short dry
cough, bad appetite, great
laziour and listlessness, with
variety of other symptoms, all
indicating ddleind mem of
tke 'palm an the amuse, to re-
medy and remove which these
Pills are adapted. Prepared
only by A. J. /Wiwi, and sold
in boxes ls lid and 2s. 2d. eaoh.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

MELTON ABB ka•

With • population of 5.992, there htv• been in the
put quarter 53 births and 23 deaths. The three years'
average of deaths in the saute quarter Is Z. dere°
died in infancy, and nice at or above Ontr. One from
mmisles•

CANFORD.

tbs 26, mid deaths 13, of which 4 were from
and 1 from darthoss, Population 3,022.

BBAFTILSBURY.

SHAMS/WRY FAAllliate CLUB ADD AGZICOLTURAL
BoarrY.—rho show day is fixed tor Wednesday, the
251 h October next.

Cowerrr Perri di same&—Tuesday, beiore Lacier Naomi
Buxtablo (chairman). T. B. Bower, J. Boohoo, end 13.. F.
Grant-DalLun, Esquire.
.. _ _

Marks hpiccr, of Cann, and Mom Prowls., of Shaston St,
James, were summoned for neglecting to hare their children
vaccinated. Since the bIItUMOIIIOII were taken out defendant.
had caused their children to be vaccinated. The magistrate+
ordered theui to pay the cone as they were the first persons
summoned for nelocting to iminply with the Act; but they
Intimated their Intention to inflict a penalty in all future WAIN
, where the nerlext by the Agouti you'd belproved.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

‘4•l3rape.

Markets.

The weather 'Moe our last hal boon line and hot and
highly favourable for the erupt, which are maturing
rapidly. llstrest work him commenced pretty freely,
and will no doubt be general towards the end of thia
week.

Tbs.' pain trade has been very inactive. Monis,
was kept.. a holiday, and both on Wednesday and
Friday the transaction" wore 'unite I, except in whits
witual, which law been in deiaand by France.

S mall samples o' now wheat have appeared at
Luaikvt.

A viiuis

Wheat. Barley. ORAL
d. . d
51) I 36 10 216
1.0 0 3111 27 1
40 11 347 27 10
b 0 10 2111 27 2
ns 0 31 3 21 3
5., 0 30 7 27 4
-.._.
117 33U 276

Aug. 6..
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

SHAFTESBURY.

COUNT COUNTY FILLINDLY SOCINTY .—Thts society
held • festival on Wednesday. which was highly enjoy
and completely successful. The members marched in
procession, with banners and music, to St- James's
church. and afterwards 200 dined together at the
Market-honie, whieh was nioely decorated. A substan-
tial dinner was provided by Mr. Moyle, of the Gros-
venor hotel. The Mayor presided
Accingsrs.—On Wednesday &deaf old woman, named
Gulliver, was knocked down by • vehicle when Grossing
Bull-street; and on Thursday George Klaiber fell from
• rick and broke OW of his legs. Dr. Wilkinson is
treating both cues.
MORTUArY TABLN9.—During last Tarter there were
55 births mil 31 deaths in this sub-district, ineluding 5
from whooping-cough.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

THE PARLIAMENTARY RECEiS..

...
Parliament is expected to be prorogued on the 19th
It.
The rejection of the Ballot Bill by the Peers leaves
secret ',minutes a fine subject of talk to the constituen.
cies, and will keep from being too obtrusive the num.
betties failures of the Government —rijected budgets,
withdrawn bills, abandoned menieuvre., foundered

Meetings are to be held during the rooms id tno,t of
the great towns of England to demand a more equitable
distribution of electoral power in proportion to impala.
Von. The Daily Ncica points out that 15 small
boroughs returoing members hare a less population
than in 1861 ; amongst them arc Wareham with 162
Lew, and Bridport with a deorese of 53.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

ILDS, ASTHMA, SHORTNESS
if BREATH.
f These invaluable Pills (which do
Oct purge, nor sot on the bowels
at &S) afford instanteneous re-
lief and effectual cure to most
of the distressing symptoms in-
eidental to any affection of the
longs. Many important sad
valushie Testimonials of their
nrOritioit efficacy aooompany
each boxorith which full direo-
Hoes are enclosed. Sold in
1. bouts, 74d., is. lid., and 2s. 91.,
each.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

AWFUL EXPLOSION.

On Friday there wu an explosion at the Stowmtritet
gun-cotton manufsetory, supposed to arise from ppon•
toneous combustion through the hot i weather, which
has resulted in 22 deaths; two girls are reported as
missing, and seven other persons as very seriously
wounded, in some cues recovery not being expected,
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

MEDICAL canon.

Dr. Oarrotbei• w.. appointed We medical °Meer,
under the nanitary Act, 1868, and the Nuisanoes Kame-
ra not.
Mr. A, Samna prooond and his. IL COLLIIIIS
seconded the above.
THII MULL-POI BILOUGHT TO rosy:ma's WILL.
The Clerk was requested to write to the Admiralty
stating the facts u regarded the ease of • man suffer-
lag from small-poi being brought from HAILS. Sea.
mew, and suggesting that H.M.S. Vernon should be
used asw hospital for such ours.
Till DittlNAGa LBW THE GIANT 11021111 Y.
' • -

T. Taylor, Fail., forwarded the following letter from
the Grant Trustees:—
Weymouth, 10th July, 1871.
Blr,-1 have the honour to state in reply to your communica-
tion of the Init instant, that I have consulted my cu-trustees
of the Royal Grant, on the subject of the Port Lad drainage
and water I.upply. We have already Informed the Portland
Local Board of Health that we shall be glad to help them. We
cannot my any definite sum that we could put aside, as the
fund k varnitilu, and of late years has diminished a good deal ;
but we think the fluard mizta safely calculate upon retching
LW° per annum fr us.-1 have the hon air to be, Sir, yours
obediently,
C. E. awe.

T. Tolor, ,
Local 6.,crutucnt Act Office, Whitchitll.

hlr. Taylor wrete informing the Board that it
will be [leo `Yarr y for them to submit plans, 'pacifies-
tiou, &C., of draivage arid water-supply sehtmes,
for the approval of the Secretary of the State, Miura
eummeuctug the work',
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

LOCAL BOARD MEETING.

A meeting was held on Monday afternoon last,
present Mr. R. Lino, chairman; Kean A. Boriven,
K. Flew, Joe. Hodder, J. PI Barivem W. Comben, B.
Pearce, C. Kitchell, B. Collins, E. Pearc3, C, White,
T. Gibbs, J. C. Luno, E. Comben.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

PROVISIONS. THIS DAY.

- -
-er : Foreign arrivals in rather bad condi-
tiot, • sing to the hot weather trade is duil,
had pr,ces have a downwsrd tendency except, fJr
Lest qualities. Irish quiet. Bacon : Moderate
euge.ry and prices unchan4ed, both for li;sh
And -sign. Hams : Far demand. Canadian.
tem. 76a. Cheese: Good business doing,
Am• ,i,ati 52s to rks. Lard dull, and two
saii.:uve lower. Navy prov;sions continue dull.

Saturday—At the Cora-Exchange to.
day • G., maple' of new English wheat were shown,
U.o,,,taiity of which was good, bit none was on .3'er.
Of ifoglish wheat the supply was short, the prices
rescue from b6s to 53a per qr., imperial measure,
'ascii Lot ',oak's rates for samples of similar quality.
To, atheist average last week was 50s 441 but most of
iirt then sold was of a very inferior descrip'ion.
ii•rloy, foreign, fatly mainiainel last week's quota-
tions, soiling at from 30s to iii. Beans and peas from
64 to Lsebosper; the former from 7 'ls to 565, the lutes
43. to e 's. fbero was an average attendance. trade on
the wholeruling dull_ At Ens., a reposit3rl sale
there weal middling supply of beef, rid the best lot
of fat sheep on offer fur a year past. Good prices
were obtained. Dr Biasett Hawkins sent a rare lot of
sic-tooth wethers, spleneidly grazed, and they made
over 70s • head. Others made from 53s to 68s, with •
brisk trade. Ewes fetched from 43s to 60s. Lamb
was deer.
BuirDroaD,Batorday.—Whelt 112 vs 4 bushels;
- 555.

INDISPOSITION OF THE QUEEN..

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The Queen wan unable to dine with the Royal Family
on Saturday, or to attend divine service on Sunday,
owing to indisposition.

KEEPING k BETTING OFFICE.
On Saturday. at Bow-.roil. William Henry Walter
was lined £lOO and costa for keeping • betting aloe.
He °anted on business as Bailie and Wsiter, aud pro-
fessed • system of "discretionary inves:inent.."
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

For Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarse-
ness, Shortness of Breath, Dry
safe ani agreeable medicine re-
Cough, bore Throat, &a. ti
roost efficient and agreeable
remedy, speedily ushering the
most distressing symptoms.
Sold in bone-,74.,&d 11.110.,
each.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

THE FRENCH ItEPUBLIO.

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In the French Assembly, on Saturday, M. Rivet
moved that M. Thiers be named President of the
Ropublic, and hold offi,m for three years. hi. Adact
moved that M. Titters should continue to hold office
on the same terms as at present—Viz, in virtue of
the powers conferred on him at Bordeaus, M. Thiers
with great emotion expressed his rosiinest to take
upon himeelf the ovorwhelmiug task of President if
the country called upon him to do so. After a s MGM
of greet excitement, urgoncy was unanimously voted,
and both proposals will be considered in oommitteo on
Thareday. A Legitimist then proposed that the Assam.
bly should not dissolve before msking a dolialtive
Constitution. Alter &good deal of uproar, the Rouse
Mimed to roped the motion as ureent.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

LYhIE REGIS.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LIDOS OF DORIMV.—The annual
P.G.L. of the Province of Dor.iet was held on Thurel sir,
at Lyme Regis, the ILW.P.G.M. Bro. Jos. Guodry, of
the Hyde, Bridport, presiding. There were also present
the V. W.D.P.G.M. Bro. J. W. P. Montagu and
numerous ant distinguished oompany of maws,. An
eloquent lecture on "Freemasonry as a Great Social
Institution" was delivered by the P.G. Chaplain Bro.
the Rev. P. H. Newahas). After the usual routine
and financial business all offiess were declared vacant,
ant the P.O. M. proceeded to Invest his newly.eppointed
offlovs for the ensuing year as follsys :—S.W., Bro. B.
P. Gantry, Bridpart ; LW.. Bro. R. A. H. Castleman,
Chettle ; Chaplaia, Bro. Rev. W. Mosby, Thornford ;
Registrar, Bro. F. T. Johns, Blandford ; Secretary.
Bro. T. Coombs, Dorshaster ; RD., lire. H. Ling, Dor-
cheater ; J.D., Bro. Sir K. U. Greathed, Elddeesliottse;
S. Wks., Bro. W. Mansfield, Lyme ; DX., Bro. J.
Haunters, Weymouth; A.D.0., Bro. B. Case, Dor-
chester; 5.8., Bro. J. B. Cole, Weymouth; Organist,
Bro. 0. Keats, Dorchester; Per.. T. Radeliffe. Portland;
Stewards, Bros. A. Mason, Weymouth ;J. L Carpenter,
Weymouth; F. Elludey. Dorchester; E. T. Targett,
Portland; W. Dyer, Weymouth' and E. Pidgeon,
Weymouth ; St. Bearer?, Bro. W. F. Russell. Wey.
mouth, and Bro. W. B. &riven, Portland; Tyler. Bro.
J. Lovelace, Dorchester. Bro. Major Cam Sykes was
re-elected by the lodge as treasurer. The P.G.11
announced that next year's P.G.L. will be held at
Portland. •
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-08-15

CORN NARKETN.

Betirrot, 10th.—Wo have had another week of splendid
weather, awl wheat cutting, list eotnnwitosit In • few early
sods, suet will be general in a week or ten days. Oa our mar-
ket to-day there na untal, a au ill supply En.flish
whmt, winch msliss,4l full rates • foreign unly taken for
immediate use at lo per quarter reduction. Sweet barley and
Indian c In good demand, at fully at week's prices,.
UOA and beaus sell pretty freely, odour ipiotatlonsi
. .

, -
Oboccurta, I ,th.—The weather is due asnd forcing; harvest
operations have usminencod in sucer.d of ths early fields, and
I with a contin ll•111:0 of the present splendid sunshine will be
I general in this district next week. Supplies of wheat from
the farinera are email, but good of foreign, for which the
trail° Is dull, at Ls pi quarter lei. money. Sweet grinding
barmy maintains full prime; heate I iwnploa are pretend at
low rates. Indian corn and uata nearly nitintaiu late cur-
rencies. Beans and peas unalterest
Davits's. 10th.—We had a small supply of wheat to-day,
and an exceedingly dull irsile, very little being sold at the
dose. The only demand wa. for i.e best samples of white
wheat, abici, simile Ws per sack in sever,' I[II74IIPM Rad
wheato worn entirely nedlocted, am' Inferior qoallfsies were
decidedly cheaper, th•pii4e I little was al ins th it it Is very
difficult 43 quote the am of rtsluction. Barley, oats, beans,
and peas were about as before. There were two wimples of
rye In the market of ibis year's growth, for which Us WM
askod, but bath nenained unsold.
Livaaroot, market thinly attended. What In
inoder.ito request, suil white briu.rs fiEl 'ince. of Tuesday, but
red is again is lower. Four Jell, and rather easier. Beans
SI per qr. lower. Hsith. its 6.1. Dotal and oatmeal quiet.
Indian corn firm. sea from cisr.illy is Al to 01 higher. Mixed
American, 31s.
WAIIIIILD, wheat Ira In Is very pilot, Ss Chest
be expected with the opluntil Costlier We hove at present;
Too little bushiest passim; is at rather lower prism than current
lust week. Other artd.les Unaltered..

Masa lians,ll.—Fl,lo &nes ant Kent Lite arrivals of wheat
Inia boon ouly moderate ; but there has boon a fair show from
ahrwit. Seine

Buju—siahai nZron re:Aricted a Ista.rates.

mtuplea of mid rwl have realised faia. per qr. Moderate supplies
of barley have beau offered. The trade Ma been quiet, at
about late ratio. Malt has boon du.' at prey lout quotaUous
Oat* hare been su rood aupply and in limited request st about
the r.t.e. previoudy current. Boon. and peas hare sold quietly.
Flour Itm heel dull, bAt without change.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-06-13

POULTRY MAItT.
Das awl, June 9. Prices to-day wort) an follow :—Chlelsont,
2. GI to 0. Od; ducks, S• 03 to Is 9sl; pigeoes, Is 2.1 to 10
per I.r; In to 13 tor a shilling.

PRODUCE MARKET.

In the produce markets • quiet tone has generally prevailed,
and transactions hate been very moderate. The ungental
wealloorm iiiii t fail to hate a somewhat depressing arc t on
husinear, as the prospects of trade in the autumn will lamely
depend On the character of the horsed. At present the future
Is not quite as. mtlstactmy
_as could be wished d . Thu emand
for IslIKAr has I luitc subsided, and to sell a /Ice:lino of ed must
be meeptcd ; tite week's I.llS,lllolltly has been very
small. Coffee has gone off at about former term.. Cocoa Is
Ann and rather dearer for the latter qualities,. For rice there
F. more enquiry, and ehoul I the present cold weather continue
much longer WO May expect 111 'Arvin( speculative mot intent
In the article—purchases could hardly Ito ulatet on such
Lteaurabie terms no last week. Pepper—buth blaek and white—.
I. in good request and rather denser; in the former a large
business dune tor arrival. Saltpetre is steady, but nut much
Intent's+ passing.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-06-13

PRONE:

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To LONDON ON • BICTOLN.—A young man of thit
town made a journey to London in the Whitsuntide
holidays on a bieycle. nesomplishing the distance-112
miles by roed—in 141 hours, including stoppages.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-06-13

MARLBOROUGH.

A T 11.31Prin 1111LICTICIDE. —On Wednesday, Eliza
Platt, was committed for trial on • charge of abandon.
lug her child, at Lockeridge, on the 20th May, whereby
Its life was endangered and its health likely to be per-
inanently injured. The girl, 000 k at Mr. Hugh Syintb's,
was delivered of • child to the closet, and there she left
it in such • position that it must have soon died, It
was heard crying by the groom, however, and vu
recovered about an hour afterwards by P.C. Thatcher
still alive, and is now doing well.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-06-13

BLANDFORD.

New POive °Met RrOtHATIONd.—Wo have been
requested to announce that Fernlistn, Footmen Magns,
Headley, Rushmore, Minoldurton, Stower Row, Sutton
Waldron Toßard Royal, and Woodyster, are DOM in
the Shatiesbury delivery, ant all letters for those plums
must be directed "Shaftesbury," otherwise • delay
will occur in delivery.
Boa? Itriat.—Some of the young men of the place,
to their °relit be it recorded, instowl of spending their
time in idleness or questionable amusements, have for
some time past devoted it tosequtring the art a rowing,
and the result was that two of their number, Mr. John
rkaaiyineuanfgrineinandlyfrnisomto
Yh,eciviThedneiftealc.
Payne and Mr. Crump, the former a native of the
Wmiwonearodtrthyethlositrtee
got spoken about, and two or three "knowing one,"
with a view to greater
Pu---e-tf • engaged the Cervices
of the town crier. who, bell in hand, announeed that on
Friday evening a moo would take place. S ime two or
throe hundred persons, inoludieg several of the trades-
men of the town, repaired to the spot, an) by the thee
announced for the race to begin, the beautiful bank of
the river, known by the name of "Londonderry Bank,"
was thronged with people. The course was from this
Bank to the Boathouse near Langton Farm, and beck—
one mile distance—Mr. Junes Durden in his canoe,
forming the turning point. Mx. Bennett kindly per.
formed the important duty of starter. Payne was
handle/4:4.0d 20 yards, as his opponent was new to the
course. Crump led aat • smart paws, and led to the
turn very closely followed by Payne. Here a alight
foul 'took rabies, but was goon righted, and then Payne
got ahead, and kept it to the finish, notwithstanding
the Mentions ezertions of Crump. Time seven minutes.
The return match took piece on Monday evening. With
parties appeared In first-rate style, and • few but. were
made, Payne being the favourite. Mr. George. in his
canoe, formed the turning point, Yid Realign Wilson of
the Bth Dorset rifles acted as starter. Payne wam
handicapped 3D yard'. Crump took the load at start
leg end a very °seating race commenced, Payee
gradually gaining on his opponent, but losing somewhat
at the turning point. This, h ,he wen regained,
and with double en,rgy both parties pulled away amid
sothindsatio cheers from their supporters. When with-
in about 200 yards of toe winning post Payne put on a
spurt, ant evidently gained ground on Crump, who,
however, was too much in advance to allow him to pass,
and t'io latter came in a winner by about • fair length.
Thee seven minutes. Distance one mile. The upset.
tin; of the worthy starkr at thu also calmed consider-
able aulivoinent, and we are glad to say that his
"dunking" had no other result than to show his
exciellent skill as • swimmer.