The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1858-09-21 00:00:00

Miltsbire.

WILTON BRANT FAlL—Wilton great sheep fair
was held on Monday week, and those who attended
appeared to be much satisfied with the INOINIMMI
accommodation provided since last year. A portion
of the old fair round having been required for the
Salisbury and Yeovil Reilway, an adjoining field
has been added to the remainder, and not only are
additional facilities thus afforded for ingress and
egress, but the drives between the pens are also
considerably widened. Bpao bee hkewise been
provided for the horse fair, which formerly took
place in the centre of the town. The number of
sheep penned on Monday fell somewhat below that
of last year, but still It exceeded 100,000, and some
of the dealers in attendance come from very long
distances. There MA/ a tolerably brisk sale, and
prices ranged about 21. for ewes, and Is. for lamb.
over those quoted at the late fair at Bridford.
Lambe may be quoted 965. to 110 e. swim from 80s.
to 46e. and wethers from Ws. to 42e. Prime lote,
of sours., ruled higher. Mr. Bennett, of Chilmark,
sold ewes over 60e, per head, and a Sock of wethers
belonging to Mr. Saunders, of Wateroombe, Dorset,
changed hands at 43e. fkl. The silver °up offered by
the Earl of Pembroke for the best 100 wether lamb,
was awarded to A. Morrison, Esq., of Ponthill, the
other oompetitors being Major Reatheots and Mr.
Atkinson, of Charlton. The judge, highly dom.
mended the pen of the latter. The silver cup also
offered by the Berl of Pembroke ,for the best 100
ewes was awarded to Mr. Bennett, of Chilmark,
for theanimals above mentioned. The other mon•
pedlars in this 'Wass were Major Heathcote and
Mr. Joshua Whitaker. The jedges were Mr.
Simians, Wateroombe ; Mr. Hart, Bastard,
Basingstoke, sad Mr. Sillestee; of Winchester.
There was a pod many useful animals la the horse
fair, but Us& was not brisk. Good art sobs

averaged from £3O to £4O each. The supply of
beaate wan only small, but tho show of agrioultund
inioeinents was largo, the principal exhibitors being
Messrs. Tooker, Messrs. Maggs, Mr. Cambridge,
Mr. Hunt, Mr. Rowney, Mr. Kendall, and Mr.
Masterson. _

MARLDOILOUOR.—St. Peter', Everting School.—
These sohools for men And boys, women and girls,
were commenced on Monday, and much credit is
duo to the promoters thereof, who not only give
their pecuniary aid, but a portion of their valuable
time. A payment of one penny each night includes
the use of books, copy-hooka, and slates i and in
addition to this, amusing and instructive books are
lent them for home reading. One night in the
week is also reserved for adult men only. The in-
struction comprises reading, writing, and arithmetic,
with occasional lessons in history, geography, ttc.

WlNretuicow.—Firs. —About 2 o'clock on Thurs-
day morning week Mr. Anthony Whitlock, a farmer
at Winterslow, was aroused by his servant maid in-
forming him that a fire had broken out in her bed-
room, and on his getting tp he found the house
completely filled with smoke, and it was with great
difficulty that an approach could be made to the
room. However, after much difficulty, an entranoe
was effected through the window, when it NM dis-
covered that the bedstead, chairs, and almost every
article in the room were on tire. By the exertions
of some labourers and two gentlemen who were
staying with Mr. Whitlock, the fire was confined to
the room in which it originated. From the state-
ment of the servant it appears the fire was caused by
her incautiously leaving a lighted candle in a chair
near her bed and going to sleep. When she awoke
she was nearly suffocated; and it is to be hoped that
her narrow escape will act as a caution to all who
are in the habit of adopting a similar course. Mr.
Whitlock is fully insured in the Bank of London
and National Provincial Office (formerly the
Anchor.)
00BORNII St ANDREW. —The sale of Mr. Large's
beautiful stook of sheen, horses, dec., upon the farm
which he is just quitting in this parish, took plaie
on Wednesday; and the interest which it created
may be inferred from the fact that no lees than 500
persons were present, including some of time largest
and most noted flookmasters in Wiltshire and the
adjoining counties. , Luncheon was laid out in,a
spacious barn, under the presidency of Mr. G.
Brown, of Avebury, and a few complimentary
speeches having been made, the actual business of
the day commenced. Some of the 4-tooth ewes,
fetched as much as 60s, a head, and one lot of two-
tooths realized 62a. each; the average of both being
upwards of 48a. The ewe lambs sold as high as 455.
at which figure Mr. John Moore was a purchaser;
and other lots realized 35e., 37e., 395., and 40e.
The home, Whiph were the next object of attraction,
sold at prices varying from 34 to 35, 38, 39, 404, 43,
434, up to 454.gutheas. Nor were the nags, cows,
or implements a whit behind the other stook.
Everything upon the ferin appeared in perfect keep-
ing, and afforded a good index of the character of
their owner. The sale was ably conducted by Mr.
Lexington,