The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-06-03 00:00:00

DOZONISITZL

CRICLITE—A match Tam played at Potmdbury on
Wedamday last between elevens of Mr. Dron's
and Mr. White's schools, in which Mr. Dron's were
the conquerors in ono innings by 11 num
Dwrurna.—lt will be seen by an announcement in
our !advertising columns that Mr. Wallace, of 91,
Harley-street, London, visits Dorche.ter every
siternate Saturday. his consulting rooms being at Mr.
Lock• Wis Cor@illl.

FLORAL DIRTLAT.—n. magnificent trees in the
Chestnut Wslat. beginning to show their remark-
able army of chandelier-like blooms. The clump in
front of Mr. Wright's commenced the show, which is
Increasing daily, and we expect it will reach its height
about next week.

BIM= or Soeis.—At Alington Hall op Wednmsdar
eight there sea • 'orrice of song, entitled "Jessica
nM Prayer." Rev. Harrington read the parts, and
lam Pounce' accompanied on the piano. 1 tie singing
wan very effectively rendered by five ladles and five
fandango. There wee a good awlience, and we are
sure most *mane evening was spent by all present.
HZAD SIOUX !Me • TILL—Hrs. Herrin, who
lives is POMO 1•110, WWI on Monday week crossing her
back yard, while some men were mending • not near.
They moved a ladder, when a tile fell from the roof.
and, striking Mrs. Harris on her head, rendered her
insensible. The wound wu dressed by Mr. Elmo°,
and Mrs. Harris wee better next day.
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Arroturrurr OF TOWNSrlorLit.—The election of
muter and matron of the Benninster Union came off
oa Thtirsdiy week, by • full board of guardian& Mr.
W. Pearce, who has been several years in the Chief
Constable's office at Dorchester uiesiatsDt clerk, was
elected master, and his wife the matron. There were
40 or 50 applicants, and Mr. Pomo had no local
Infinerine in Reaminster ; but his testimonials were so
good that he obtained that appointment, on which we
heartily congratulate him and his wife.
Tip PILIXCI or Wear/ has made • very liberal
concession to the West-country to, ate; the rents of
all Mt ferment on the Duchy of Cornwall estate. are
to be reduced 20 per cent, per annum for three years
datine from last Michaelmas. It is earnestly to be
hoped that other large landowners will follow this
excellent example; it b childish and unpractical to
imagine that an cetentati..us remission of 10 Per cent.
In the rents of • single half year, which rent' at best
were 10 per cent, too high, can be • panacea f such
hard times as the farmers are struggling against at
present. —TrulA.
LIDZILLUTT Or THZ PaisCil Or WALITL—We Nara
that His Royal Ilighrows the Prince of Wales, on
Wednesday, subscribed E. 50 toward. the fund for re.
og Bt,George's Church. Fordington, of which he
nierd of the manor. As sufficient funds have now
been subscribed forping out the contemplated
alterations, it is pro to devote the surplus in
petting In two new roe-light windows in the porch,
which at Foment is very badly lighted, repairing the
door, and in improving the general lighting arrange-
ments of the interior of the edifios, plans for which are
being prepared by Mr. Chapman, Architect, of this
town.

Goaro. Mairrnro.—Monday week Mr. Catlin, well.
known in connection with evangelistic meetings at
W th and einewhers, gave an address at Alingtoc
at which it was specially desired to interest the
Militia in the best thing'. About JO or 40 of the
force accepted the invitation with a goodly number of
other seekers of truth. They started by Ringing
" Hold the Fort," and the Ray. J. Harrington having
offered prayer. Mr. Catlin read 2 Tim. ii., and ex-
plained it as he proceeded, founding a good Gospel
address thereon, and also exhorting Chrktians to be
mare earnest in the good work, pointing out that
Christians are soldiers, labourers, and that they have
to bring in recruits for the Christian army. "Stand
up, stand up for Jesus," was also song. Mrs. Colonel
Bingham (who was applauded on entering the room)
presiding at the harmonium. Mr. Catlin next gave
an address from Gen. xviii, 25—" Shall not the
Judge of all the earth do right?" The addresses were
listened to with much interest, audit is hoped much
good was done.

Doscasna Aouctri.rulAr, Socrtrrt.—Tbe pre-
miums annually offered by this society for skill in
sheep shearing were competed for on Saturday week, at
Mr. Ensor's Repository, when 14 competitors entered
the lista-11 in the men's clan and three in the boys'.
The conditions were that each should shear three
sheep, two hours being allowed for the purpose; but
no less than balf.a4 un were dioqualified from not
basing finiehed within the stipulated time, whilst
another wee prevented taking • prize owing to there
being two competitors from the same form, The
work, however, was done throughout in a very superior
manner, the sheep, • splendid lot of borne, with I
beautiful level becks, having been let for the purism's
by Mr. H. Mayo, of Coker's From* Farm. Messrs.
H. Pope (Sutton Points), F. Pope (Toiler), and
J. 1). Paul (Moreton), kindly otficistyd as judges,
and the following Is their award :—Slen's Clara—First,
£2, William Kingman, in the employ of Mr. T.
Bradford, Look Farm, Litton Cheney; second, El,
George Shave (Mr. R. White, East Burton); third.
10a, Phineas Elias Gifford (Sir. H. .I. Cockeram,
Friar Mayor); highly commended, John Lovelace
(Mr. James Sherren, Rockhampton). Lads' ct... 4 :
First, El 10a., Jame* Cake, servant to Mr. H. Gale
Talckd Riper.); *wood, 155., Henry Squibb (Mr.
"
sielSherren). The match excited considerable
interest in agricultural circlei, and many spectators
watched the progress of the work. The arrangements,
under the direction of Mr. A. ,ole, were of the most
satisfactory character. An abundant supply of bread
and cheese and beer was provided for the men after the
contest.