The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1864-09-27 00:00:00

Egiltsbire.
WILTS RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

The (mirth annual meeting of this Association wee
brought to a most successful termination on Wedneiday,
the 21s1 inst., by a grand /4e in Wilton Park, under
the auspices of the youthful Earl of Pembroke and his
noble mother,
_Lady Herbert, in the presence of the
Premier and Lay Palmerston. After the great meet-
ing of the National Ride Association that of the
county of Wilts wowoundo the first place amidst the
load tethering', both from the number of competitors
and the amount and value of the prises offered—a
result entirely owing to the liberality of the landed pro-
prietors and gentry of the county; for in addition to
local prises to the value 099, a further sum of £lOO was
gives for general competition, which attracted the
large number of 250 caadidates.

The shooting oommenied as the 13th hest, at the
Butte, near the ancient city of Balisbury, and no close
was the competition that it we. not brought to • close
until Wednesday last, owing to the great number of
ties which bad to be shot if
. .

Lady Herbert gave • grand luncheon to her guests,
and about 600 of the Vit, of the county; after which
the prises were distributed on a platform erected on the
lawn in the front of Wilton House. Amongst the
company pessimist were Lord and lady Palmerstoo. the
Mari:pia of Bah. Earl Nelecon, Lord Arundel!, Earl
Grosvenor, Lod H. Thynne, M.P., the Earl of
Carnervon, Sir F. Bather* Colonel Bathurst, ALP.,
Mr. &Annie, M.P., Mr. Antrobus, M.P., Mr. Marsh,
M.P., Mr. Debby Seymour, M.P., Lord sod Lady
Heytesbury, General Buckley, the Marquis and
Marehioness of Winchester, Count Streekaki, ke.
Lady Herbert, who was received with a warm burst
of cheering, came forward, and said—ln the •beence of
the Marquis of Aikebury, who is, unforfunatell, de-
tained in Yorkshire, the Berl of Csroarems, as the
neared relative of the (sadly, has kindly undertaken to
speak on my behalf.
The Earl of Carnarvon, after briefly reviewing the
rise and progress al the volunteer movemont, and
bearing testimony to the publics spirit and efficiency of
the Wilts Volunteer Corps, called upon the bon. NOM
tory, M. E. P. Kelsey, Eoq., to read out the list of the
winners of prises.
The eneansef al candidate., who each came forward as
his same was called and received his prise from the
hands of Lady Herbert, were (SQL-Sergeant Wilton,
Sergeant Coombe, Private Phillips, Corporal Baker,
Private Dailey, Sergesat Rees, Corporal Themes,
Private & Ohlvssp, Sergeant Butler, Private (Mein,.
t Ward, ABen, Corporal Pike, Private
elist=florantht A Hen Corporal Davis, PrivateJ. Chivas,
Private Bobbs, Corporal Baker, Lieutenant Hiteheock,
Private Eloper, Sergeant Butler Private Hitchcock,
Prints Wale.., Sergeant Till, Butler,
Neste, Hon.
Member Humphries, Corporal Fidler, Private Watson,
Corporal Marshinan, Private O'Reilly, Corporal Wild,
Private Darting, Prints Redropp, and Lieut. King.
LORD PLUM SIMON then presented the challenge cop
to the winner, Sergeant J. Jefferies, of the 6th Wilt..
TIN noble lord, who met with • mat enthusiastic
weldor*, said—Gentlemen volunteers, I address those
who an volunteers, and those who wen to be volun-
teers. (Cheen.) It has afforded me greet phonier* to
obey' the commands of Lady Herbert in presenting to
this good shot and excellent moldier the challenge cup
which I hays just put in his hands; for this cup
embodies that remple which leads to distinction in
every career— mean the principle of honourable
emulation. It is not only won by successful emulatioe,
but it must be annually kept by suceessful emula-
tion; and, without disragement to the gallant
mistier who has so well won it, I may °sprees • hope
that next it may be won by a better shot (laughter)
than he who has now become the holder of this valuable
trophy. My noble friend lin eloquently and truly
dilated on the ceases which led to the original establish-
ment of the volunteer &Mem of this country. and I
most my that a nobler display of national feeling, of
sagacious patriotism, and of persevering courage,. was
never exhibited by any nation. (Cheers.) Its ongtaal
came was, as my noble friend stated, temporary, but I
trust that its effects will be permanent—and that this
institution, so valuable and so important to the best
interests of the country, will continue for all ages to
come to be • great national institution. It is quite true
that some few years ago circumstances, to which it is
, unnecessary to advert, led the people ci this country to
reflect that the ordinary and setablished means of
defence were not sufficient to keep away the dangers
which it foresaw might at all events be possible. We
differ in many things from the great Powers of the
Continent. W. live in an island accessible to any in-
vader who might chance to land on our shores at almost
every point of our large maritime eircuruferenes We,
therefore, cannot pretend to defend °anal..e as con-
tinental states may do, which, being aceersible in only
one avenue of attack, by one valley or by one pass,
may succeed ally fortify their vulnerable points., and by
stationing there a military force may think themselves
secure from invasion until they can collect a large army
to resist the invading enemy. We hare not thought it
poseible, and it would be idle and foolish to attempt to
fortify the whole of the extensive shores which begirt
these islends. We have done that which is within our
means, and which is sufficient for our purees*. We
have begun, and carried out to • treat extent,
those works which are necessary to protect from
sudden attack our naval dockyards and arsenals,
which are the cradles of our maritime power, and
the defenders of the beat intends of the country, for
it is needless for me to point out that if we lost the
command of the seas which surround our shores, and •
hostile squadron was allowed to blockade oar ports, our
commerce, our industry, and our independence would be
seriously endangered. (Cheers.) Th s work was begun
by the late noble occupant of these retake, who devoted
his best energies to these operations. His plans have
been followed out, and I trust that they will soon be
suonefully completed. Well, although the defence
of England, if she is ever etterked, most be by armies
in the field, it is not our habit, it does sot suit our con-
stitution, nor our interests, to keep permanently under
arms sonic hundreds of thousands of soldiers, who min
be found in every country in Europe. We think that it
would be an unnecessary pressure upon our reeouroes
to maintain such • force in tiro* of peace. We think
that it would withdraw • too valuable portion of the
population from the pursuits of industry, and be too
, great • drain upon the wealth of the country and its
resources for • time of emergency. We have, however,
the militia, an admirable force, ready if called upon to
lake its plane by the aide of the regular army ; but it is
you, gentlemen volunteers, who have come forward to
make up the delleiency with • public spirit, and a
devotion beyond all praise, which has excited the
admiration of all the world, and entitled you to the
wannest thanks of the country. (Cheers.) I believe
that I do not overstate the case when I say that we
have now from 150,000 to 160,000 volunteers, armed,
equipped, trained, and disciplined with oaken who
have made themselves acquainted with their duties ,•
and we know that when these Corp. have amembied
in considerable numbers, and Joined in the movements
which do not belong simply to battalions, but also to
divisional operations, they have excited the admiration
of military men, and the astonishment of the strangers
who have visited this country. (Cheers.) You know,
gentlemen volunteers of England, you well know that
numbers alone do not constitute strength—that large
assemblies of men, although in uniform and with the
best weapons, are not by their numbers alone com-
petent to meet with success an enemy disciplined and
rained, and therefore you ban, at • gnat sacrifice of
private occupation—at • great devotion of time, which
In this country is mossy—you have made thes
maigies in order to become thoroughly acquainted with
the duties of year profeedoe--your hoesoerable pre
lesion—for no I will call it. (Chsera) Well, gentlemen,
you have by your own perseverance, by your
constant attention to your duties, made your-
selves masters of all these movements which
belong to separate battalions, and also to col-
lections of battalions, in brigades and divisions- Your
have also well thought that it is one thing to meet, and
another to kill an enemy. To move to meet an semny,
without being able to bring him down, is only getting
nearer to danger yourselves. There is, however, no
fear that those who have so well exhibited their skill
to-day and yesterday will neglect • pssetice as ne
almost as your drill, and even your bettaliocriM
divisional exercises. The people of this island have in
all times been famous as marksmen, and in the days of
old, when war yes carried on, I will not say with less
deadly, but with more clumsy weapons--such as bows
and arrows—the British archer was celebrated in every
battlefield of Europe on which he was eupeed, and his
skill was known from the slaughter of which be made of
his opponents. (Cheers.) Well, gentlemen, that teen
eye, that strong arm which so diatingniebed your
ancestors is not wanting to you (cheers); and this day
you have given ample proofs of your gill in the weapon
which is placed in your hands. You hays proved your-
selves worthy descendants of worthy ancestors, squally
ready to defend your shone from attack, and, if need
be, to vindicate the honour of your country wherever
year senkes are required. I congratulate you on the
sammblage bete to-day. I congratulate you, in the
first-place, on your suecess and the interest which the
vast crowd I see here—not merely the sinumulatiost of
our own sex, but of the beauty of the other max—takes
I, that success ; and I trust that this interest which your
fellow man and women take in your encase will serve
as an additional inwourageineot to you to persevere in
this meeting on the ground on which we now stsod, on
• territory which has been for generation occupied by
• family honourably distinguished in the annals and
history of the enemy, which has always maintained
that *hardier which belowu to an old aristocratic
family, and those traditioed ties to duty on one side
and to gratitude and amigos en the other. (Cheers.)
I congratulate you on barns had your prisesdidributed
by the noble lady who repressed this family, who
combines with all the grams of her sex qualities of her
own warmth of beard sad benevolence of character,
sinew of porpose, and application to business exclu•
direly her own. (Load sheers.) I isongratelate you
also that this ceremony has tithes plea under the
auspices of the youthful heir I. this veal senate, who I
treat will be, as I am ewe be will prove himself, •
worthy representative of the ancient and illustrious
bowie of Pembroke. (Cheers-)
On the motion of the Marquis of Bath three sheen
were given for Lord and Lady Palmerston, Lady
Halbert, and the Earl of Pembroke.
The following is • list of the prises given, and the
mores of the -sinners :

CLASS A. —Open to effective ownthen only of any
Volunteer Rifle or Yeomanry Corps In the ()musty.
Births position. Wimblestou targets shad scoring.
First nags, TOO and 300 yards—Five rounds at mai
disamo• To the ban .1.4 .4 both magas, • aim cap
of the value of tea gaiseas, preeested by Walter
Loam ; to the mooed beet, Ave guineas;
to Ow third beet, three gongs.; 10th. fourth beet,
two 'Mars ; to the filth bias,, on. gone.. 77 coos-
-The ant pries. Colour-fler am geant Wiliam, IdditcB.
~e 24 • 2nd, Private Phillips, 451 Wilts, 23
8..~, &oaths, 14t1 Wilts, 23; 451, Sergeant Neale,
; sth, Private Misr, 1251 Wilts, 22,
MA's a.--Seemsd Reap, 400 and 500 yarde—Flve
muds at ma distaste'. To the beet shot at
both magma • sap of the value of tea (Maass, pro-
▪ by Mace Waves Taylor, Esq. Th the mooed
hest slot, ire mamas, protested by 4. Waimea Taylor,
Moo. To the -third bea shot, throe gallon& To the
fear* bid shot,==aa To the Mb but Mot,
me guinea-78 —IM, Oorposal Baker, 7tl
Wilt., 30 • 2wl, Private B. Darley, 4514.Z.422 ; 3rd,
=t harm lOils Wilts, 318 ; 41h, Thomas,
711 s, 17 ; 5415, Private Chines. 544 27,
Cuss A .--'llEtav Ulu", ISO LND 700 Yana-11w
Nude it sail diatom. Mgt* Ow rut* es aseead

range.—To the best shot at both ranges, a sup
of the value of ten guineas giveo by Lieutenant-o~nd
Beaky, M.P., Colose' First Battalion W.R.V. To
the second best oho% • map of the value of five pietas,
given by Major Clark, Fiyst Battalion W.R.V. To the
third best abet, three Vl4llall ; to the forth beet shot,
Iwo guineas; to the fifth Frit 'hot, one guinea. 68
oonspetitors—lit, Private O'Reilly, sth Wilta, 21 ; 2n4,
Sergeant Ward, sth Wilt.., 19; 3rd, Corporal Pike, sth
Wm." yj gab, Private Hobbs, 7th Wilts, 17; 51h,
Private young, lat win.. 15.
MI. POISONS'S Flea? COP:A pus, of plate, of the
vales of twootplive guinea.., given b 7 T. IL A. Poyn-
der, Req., to be competed for by Wilt.. Volunteers who
ha, never eon a prize. Hrthe Position, Government
long or short three-grooved Enfield 'ark rifles, Wins.
I.ledom mere and scoring. Ramps-3, 500, and 700
Yards, five round, at each distance, the target. at the
700 yards range to be the same as et the 500. 23 com-
prititorr.—The cup was taken by Lieut. King, 14th
Wilt., with encore of 24.
LADIES' NMI. —Ranges 200, 500, and fioo yards,
five rounds at each distance. Wimbledon Wrote and
sewing. To the best shot at the three ranges, a prim of
the value of ten guiness,given by Lady C. Watson Taylor.
To the second beet shot, a prim of the value of five
guineas, given by the Lady Herbert. To the third best
du* throe guineas. To the fourth best shot, two
Visalia. To the fifth beat shot, one guinea. 71 Gam-
petAtm..._bit Corporal A 11..., 14th Wilts, 42; 2nd,
Corporal Davis, 901 Wilts, 37; 3rd, Private Chivers,
sth Wilts, 35; 4th, Co'our-Sergesnt Wiltoo, lat Wilts,
sth, Private Hobbs, 7th Wilts, 34.
TH. CHALLISKiII Cu?, value £5O, with silver salver
of the value of twenty guineas., given by the Mayor and
Town Council of the City of New Sarum. Ranges.
, 300, 600, and 900 yards. Five rounds at 300 and 600
yards, and 7 at 900 yards. To the beat shot
at the three notes, the challenge cup and
, miser. To the second best shot, a prise of ten
guineas, given by Major Ward, Second Battalion
W.R.V. To the third best shot, six guises'.
To the fourth best shot, four 'ulnae. To the fifth best
shot, two guineas. (The challenge cup will be retained
for one year by the winner, but must be won for three
snesersive years before it elan become the absolute
property of any competitor.) The winner is entitled to
to, bro.., owls' of the National Rig, Association.
let, Col.-Pergt. Jefferies, whose more of 16 at 900 yard.
was ea extraordinary one, considering the strong wind
that was blowing. Oaring to has sumer in this dam, he
was compelled, by the rules of the Aseseistioss, to give
up tha two cups be had previously one. Private
Jelferise and Private Derloy tied with 30 for second
ea*. Colossr-6erisnet Wilton waved 29. and Private
Eadropp 28. Private Watson also moored 28. Bergeset
TM scored 7/7. Lieutenant Brown, Sergeant Butler,
and ColourAregeent Graham were ties with 26. These
were decided on Wednesday.
Cues B. —Open to all residents in the county, any
position or rills, five rounds at each distance. Wimble-
doe targets and scoring. First range, 200 and 300
yards To the best shot at both ranges, a cup
of the value of ten guineas, presented by Lieut.-Col
Bathurst, IL?. To the second best shot, five guineas.
To the third beet shot, three guises& Loog Enfield
allowed 1 points.— 62 oompetiton—ln, Sergeant
Neste, 7th Wilts, 34; 2n4 and 3rd, (being ties with 31.)
t Butler, Ist Wilts, sod Sergeant Made, R. W. M.,
flerArela the money.
ClA's a—Second range, 400 and 500 yards.—
To the best shot at both ranges, • cup of the Moe of
ten purse, presented by M. H. Marsh, Esq. . M.P.
To the second beat shot, fine guineas. To the thirdrd beet
shot three guineas. Long Enfield, allowed five marks.
69 competitors. —bd. Hon. Member Humphries, (Whit-
worth rifle) 26; 2nd, Corporal Fiddler, 14th Wilt.., 35;
3rd, Private Watson, let Wilts, 34.
Ctass B.—Mild range, 600 sod 700 yards.-
-To the best shot at the both ranges, a cup of the value
of ten guineas, presented by Lord H. Thynne, I'. To
the second-beet shot, five guineas. To the third-best
shot, three guineas. E.nfields allowed 7 points. 56 cont.
petitors.-I.t, Corporal Marshman, 2nd Witte, 31; 204
and 3rd, Private O'Reilly, sth Wilts, and Corporal
Wild, P. W.0.R.W.Y.C., each scoring 28, agreed to
divide.

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POTIMIWII COP.—A silver cup value 30gu1neaa,
the gift of T. H. A. Plunder. Req., open to all Wilt-
shire Volunteer Riflemen. The winner to hold no other
prise except the challenge cup woo at this meeting.
Ranges 200, sno, and 600 yards, five shot. at each Tll,Ol/0.
51 competitors. The cup, a @pleaded piece of work'
manahip, was won by Private Redropp, flad
with a score of 44.

TRA---Fraiivs.--Rang ea 600 and 800 yarda—Five
rounds at each distance. Wimbledon targets and
scoring. To the best shot at both ranges, a cup of the
value of ten guineas, presented by T. P. Grove, Esq.
To the second best shot, a cup of the value of five
guineas, presented by Mesas. Bennett and Clench. To
the third best shot, three guineas, presented by 8.
Watson Taylor, Esq. 56 competiton.-111, Corpond
Baker, 7th WHO, 22; 2nd, Private Hitchcock 7th
Wilts, 21; 3rd, Private G. 'Roper, P.W.0.R.W.Y.C.,
19.

--11•1theittle5 Patna—Ranges, 800 and 900 yards,
seven rounds at each distance. To the best shot at
both ranges, • prize of the value of 4:21, given by the
ladies. To the second befit shot, • *up of the value of
tee guineas, given by B. Hamilton, Esq. The following
scored 16 and upwards :—Sergeant Ward, sth Wilts, 22;
Col..43ergt. Brown, sth Wilts, 20; Lieut. Brown, Ist
Wilts, 19; Private Phillips, 4th Wilts, 16 There were
47 competitors, but the whole of the snoring 'heats bad
not been returned when the adjournment took place.
All the competitors made such small scores at
900 yards as to give them no chance of winning
• prize. Sergeant Butler, of the let Wilts, moored 14
at the first range, and Corporal Baker, of the 7th Wilts,
13. The light was bad, and the wind strong, during the
firing at the longer range.

ILIFLII CONTEST NOB TRUES AMOUNTING TO 300
GUINEAS, OTIS TO fLI. SSG L•ND.
This event which has aPiracted almost as much
attention as the Wimbledon meeting, came off on
Monday and Tuesday —leek at the Butts,
near Salisbury. There were upwards of 250
competitors .on the ground. Representatives
from almost every part of England were present,
and also a goodly number of macro. The follow-
ing is the return of the shooting on Monday :
CLAM A.—Fint Prise, LW; Sewed, LID; Third, £l5;
Fourth, £10; Fifth, £5 ; Sixth, £5; Seventh, £5;
Eight, £5; Ninth, £5; Tenth, ; Eleventh. £3;
Twelfth, £3; Thirteenth, £3; Fourteenth, £3;
Fifteenth, £3- Sixteenth, E 2; Seveeteenth, £2;
Eighteenth, Ell ; Nineteenth, VA. Ranges, 300 and
600 yard,; Enfield rifle, 7 shots at each range. The
following made 24 points and upwards :-
300 600
yds. yds. Tot.
Cl n iterimek, Sag., 6th Gloucerter 22 20-42
Barrett, Sergi., 11th Duke of
Cornwall's R.V. - 17 22-30
Bort, Lieut., lot Warwisk - 20 17-37
Gibbs, Bristol • - • • 19 17-36
Pearl, Corp., 2nd LW • - 20 14-36
Curate, C. A. Leedom • • 15 21-3 C
Rookley, N., 54h Semerast - 19 17-36
Butler, Sergeant, Is 4 Wilts • 19 16-35
Treera, Corp., 2nd Hereford - 18 17-35
Ralph, Smirk, 2nd Q.O. Itegk - 18 17-35
Holloway, IL, sth Glousester • It 23-34
Porches, Lieut., 14th Worcester 17 17-34
Elergt., 14th Wilts - 16 18-34
Caroni, Corp., 15th Somerset • 17 17-34
Allen, J. 1511 Somerset - • 19 10-34
Jeffery, W., 2nd Devon - • 17 17-34
Pollard, Lieut.. Wedebridge • 16 18-34
Gray, C., 14th Glamorgan - 21 13—$4
Neste, S. W., let Hertel . 17 17-34
Thies prism were awarded as follow :—Sergeent
Clutterback, first prize; Sergeant Barrett, 2nd ;
Lieut. Burt, 3rd; Sergeant Govett, 4th ;t
Gibbs, 6th; Corporal Hardee (shooting for Bo ),
6th (the two latter illividedr; Corporal Read. 7th;
Corporal Trees, Bth; Sergeant Ralph, 9th; Sergeant
Butler, 10th; Lieut. Pollard, 1 lth ; Private Jeffery,
12th; Private Randall, 13th; Private Neat*, 14th;
Corporal Condit, 15th ; Lieut. Percales, 16th; Private
Allen, 17th (the two latter divided) ; Private
Holloway, 18th; Private Gray, 19th.

SALISBURY .-oouirrr Prrrr fisamous, Time-
&v.—Fremont :—B. Ferrymen, I'. E. Fowls, and
E. Hindman, &gra
',RAVING 811RVICR —Fredstiak Wotton,a !abound.,
was summoned by Mr. James Sidford, yeoman, of
South Newton, for leaving his service, on the 12th
September. The Benoit was determined to punish
such offenders by impuieonment, the ammo was
$o general. Bentemc.d to 21 days' imprisconient.
ASSAULT. —C4l.ll4llline Moretoo VMS sonunossed for
having, on the 17th instant, assaillted Harriet
Gilea. Defendant was absent. Was had £2,
and coats, or to undergo 21 days' incarceration.
We must oorrect an error that crept in our e
of the Local Board of Health of New Serum, held
on the Bth instant, : That Mr. Lewis reported
that Mama Ewer and Windmills, had tendered for
the Ansi refuse, which was accepted, such was sot
the case, and we wish to contradict it.
OM PIM! Szesions, Monday. Present ; W.
Fawcett, Esq.. chairmen, T. W. ono* and 3, C.
Wheeler, Esqrs.
Ducar's° • Disruae•wan II Till Pcruto Smarr.
—Jeremiah McCarthy, sad Elisabeth McCarthy, two
tramps, and who stated they were man and wife, wen
by P.C. WILi4I2I with bane drunk and weeding
• diskirbauee on the a;ght of Beturday lest.—Prossenthe
stated that he was on duty at the police station. New
Canal, on the evening in question, when defendants
came to the station, sod requested lodgingsthere. He
told them that wee not the pleas to get l.dginga, exempt
for persons brought there. Defendants were both
drank and insolent, and making mush noise. The
female defendant attempted to strike witness. He
locked both prisoners op.—The man, in answer to the
Bench. said that be, Ins wife and three children came
from Plymouth, they tried about the town to gee lode.
lags but could not; he denied being drank —P.C.
Waters and Sergeant White saw the defendant; drunk
hours before they came to the pollee station (via, 12
o'clock). The worthy alviitmall inquired of defendants
where they intend going if discharged' They s-
piled, Back to Plymouth." After moth consideration
I the Bench, and upon the offesders proenieing to gait
town immediately, the owe wee dismissed. At the
some time orders were given that the parties be emu out
of the town.

COMMITTIXO • NUISANCL —Robert King, IA the ear
pley of Mt Davis, a poulterer, was summoned by Blllgt
White for having committed • imbrue' in Brown-
street, on Eieturday night last. Complaisant stated
that on the evening named defendant ammo out of the
"Bound of Beef" Inn,Movd Street, and moored over
to Brown Street, and weed • emtaia part of the skeet
as • urinal, be than retarned to the above hoar. De-
fendant pleaded gidity, and put the quail:in to
Sergeant White vrther it was not possible that other
parties eommitted a similar offence. The sentence of
the Bona was that &deadest pay a See of ss. and sole
Drtendent asked for a week's grass, bebg • mania
man and traria; a large IsseAr,— °noted. The Chefs-
man observed to Sergeant WWII that Prdatinat NW"
to provide proper phases for the seaventenes of peneass
brequentbis their Iid•RIML

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