The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1865-01-03 00:00:00

»ontersetshire

BATH - SOWCRIPTION
.BALL —lt seemed atone

time that there was small prospect of the winter
being held, in accordance with time-honoured
.eastom, but thanks to the energy displayed by the
Mayor and the gentlemen who co-operated uith
him, the inconvenience) attending the retirement of
the MC has been got over, and the halls, though
fewer in number than weal, bid fair to surpass those
of former years in the attendance. This estimate is
formed from the very favourable circumstances under
winch the first ball was held at the Rooms, on
Thursday evening. The stewards on the occasion
were Sir T. Dancer, Lient.-General W. Eden, Mr.
G. Monkland, Mr. W. C. Keating, Mr. J. March,
Mr. S. G. Tugwell, Mr. J. Orred, Colonel Prior,
Colonel Baynes, Colonel Hind, Captain Callaghan,
Captain Phayre, Captain Weinyss, Mr. W. Good-
enough, Mr. J. W. Yeelea, Mr. A. Janvrin, Mr. C.
Itethell, and Major Allen. The company who
patronised the entertainment numbered upwards of
MO of our local fashionable/ and visitors, who
entered with great spirit into the pleasures of the
dance. Soon after midnight they paused and par-
took of an excellent rapper, supplied by Fortt, of
Milsomestreet. The music was provided by Reynolds's
band, ad nothing could exceed the capital way in
winch they played a choice selection of the
'moth fashionable dance music. The oompany
thwoughly enjoyed themselves at this the first ball
of the season.
Duro Or J. H. MARILLAND, ESQ., D.O S.
This gentleman, long known for the benevolent
interest he has taken in all our local institutions and
for his literary ability, expired on Wednesday, at
his residence, No. 1, Lansdown-crescent Mr.
Marklaud was the founder, in 1852, of the Bath '
Literary Club, and held the presidency of it up to
the time of his death. He was the nuthor of several
papers on subjects connected with Bath, and was a
constant contributor to the traneactions of different
archaeological societies, the Gentleman's Magazine
and Notes and Queries. His loss will be deeply
felt by 'lOl &wee of the city. Mr. Maekland leaves *
daughter, married to the Rev. C. R. Conybeare,
vicar of lichen Stoke, son of the late Dean of
Illandaff
11.444C'EST. —As inquest was held on Thursday after-
lition'by A. H. English, Esq., on the body of Jane
Clark., of Gibbs'e-court, whose clothes accidentally ,
caught fire on Tuesday, and she was so severely
titirtit that she died on the following day. Verdict -
Accidental Death."
'l3•en IrrIiIISVRIAL Exonirthoe.—We are glad to -
'find that the 'attendant* of the public at this ex-
ofllocial skill and industry is very large each
'guy, told Vitt general satisfaction is felt at the .
mentoricluiabaracter of the display. On Tuesday
the numb admitted was 1,200, and on Wednesday .
950. Tornake the exhibition wire attractive, there
eaoh-asiy • concert of vocal and instrumental music), ;
eibihildons of dissolving views, and lectures on
wientibe subjects.
Ems —On Wednesday evening the floor of a
eirerkshop, in the occupation of Mr. Smith, at the •
back of No. 42, James-street, was found to be on
lire. Happily the timely discovery of the fire by
the police enabled them to extinguish it with • few
buckets of water. It was caused by the over-heating
of a stove.
BRIDGWATER.--The usual Quarter Session of ;
the peace for this borough was held in the Grand
Jury Room, at the Townhall, on Tuesday, before
:Ernest Haythorne Read, Esq., the Recorder.
A Juncos Fuent—Mr. Jeflery Denman, landlord
of the White Lion Inn, High-street, appeared to
*how canoe why the fine imposed upon him for ,
:absence from the last session should be enforced, and
stated that he was compelled to go to Birmingham
-on account of having a truck load of apples for sale.
—The Recorder intimated that if he excused one on
the plea of business one day, be must extend the
privilege to others; and having expressed his opinion
-that public business most be attended to before
private matters, he informed Mr. Denman that the
dine must 'tend, but the amount would be reduced
'in his case from £5 to El, including costs—Mr.
Denman paid the amount, and retired from the court.
'STEALING A COAT. —John Yea aud George Yea,
two young men who were dressed as farmlebourers,
were indicted for stealing a coat from Joseph Lewis,
Back-street. There was a second charge against
'George Yea for receiving the coat, knowing it
'to have been stolen.—Frederick Day, a lad working
for Mr. Rudd, deposed that he lived at Theatre-
place. On the 3rd of December he saw the prisoners
near Honeysuckle Alley; they were together in the
morning, and in the evening witness again saw them,
when the prisoner George rent up to Mr. Lewis's
.hp and took a cotth away; he put it under
ibis arm, and ran away up the alley. The
other j sisoner was walking up along, and
kept on turning round and looking towards
'George. Witness gave information to Mr. Lewis.
'Sergeant Chariton said from information he received
he followed the prisoners to Tauoton, and appre-
hended them on the 4th of December; and on the
way to the station George told him he had pledged the
-coat for 3a. in the name of Babbost Mr.Sy rees',pawn-
-broker, and had burnt the ticket; witness received
the coat produced from Mr. Spines' assistant. —Mrs.
Lewis, wife of the prosecutor, identified the coat,
-and deposed to having missed it from a nail in the
passage of her hotthe.—John Babb, quarryman,
brother-in-law to the prisoners, stated that on the
3rd December the latter brought a coat to him, and
-George said he had had it given to him ;
they all went to Taunton together, and prisoners
promised to give him the ticket if he
would pawn the coat; they said a gentleman bad
given them the coat up the side of Axhridge ;
-witness pawned the coat for 35., and gave prisoners
the money.—The jury returned • verdict of guilty
against both the prisoners.—The same prisoners were
also indicted for stealing a tablecloth front Mrs.
Hollingsworth, Three Tune Inn, and pleaded guilty.
The pm:inter George also pleaded guilty to having
been preview:ly convicted —The Recorder sen-
tenced George Yea, who bad spent the greater
portion of his life in gaol, to five years' penal
aervitude,•thid John Yea to twenty-one months !lard
labour.
RODEZET.—A short time since as Gillard, &carrier
from this town to Catcott, was returning from the
latter place with his wagon, and having to leave a
parcel at the Knowle Inn, he stopped at that place
acid went in, leaving his wagon and the remainder
of the parcels outside. During his absence, which
was only for a few minutes, • thief managed to walk
off with • Wrath of game, and a box containing £lO
worth of silve; plate, addressed to W. E. G.
Ttroderip, Esq. Gillard returned to his wagon after
the robbery,and drove on without being aware of his
loss, which he did not discover until he reached the
place where he waste have delivered the goods. On
the following day the basket, minus the game, was
found near the Knowle Inn. The thief, as yet, has
not been unearthed.
COOMBE DOWN.—Mr. Forth has began a very
-commendable work in this village, and we wish him
mach success in it. He has opened a room on his
premises for the use of the quarrymen of the Down.
Here they may go after work and during wet
weather—when their work is at a stand—and read
the newspapers and books, and also find com-
panionship and amusement. Soup may be had at
coat price, and, as the admittance is merely nominal,
we hope many of the labouring classes will avail
themselves of the advantages thus offered them.
TAUNTON. —ANNUAL TREAT. —Mr. W. B.
Hellard, churchwarden, entertained the choir of St.
James's Church on Tuesday evening, the 27th ult., .
at his residence, according to annual custom. A
splendid supper was placed before them, and other
creature comforts assisted to digest the substantial
viands. Mr. Mrs. and the Misses Reliant kindly
waited oa their Fiesta, and the evening's entertain-
ment was enlivened by the performance of some good
old Christmas carols and choice magical selections.
A Palletise'. SERVANT.—Mrs. Legg, wife of the
able dispenser at the hospital, has faithfully per.
formed the duties of nurse for more than twenty-
one years, to the entire satisfaction of the governors.
If an in-door servant is thought worthy of a prize at
the Taunton Cattle Show dinner, surely the authori-
ties at the hospital should reward their trusty
servants.
COMMISBIO/46.—Somenetahire. Ist A.V.C.
First Lieut. W. J. Braikenridge to be Captain, vice
Elton' resigned sth R.V.C.—J. B. Carsick., Gent.,
to he Ensign, vioe Ford, promoted. 24th R.V.C.—
E. W. Valentine, Gent., to be Ensign, vice Fraser,

resigned.
THZ ARCHZOLOGICAL SocurrY.- —The coover-
aazione meetings of the Somersetahire Archaeological
Society for the present season has been fixed for the
9th of January, the 6th of February, and the 6th of
March.

TESTIMONIAL TO A SCHOOLMASTER—Mr. Rabat),
of this town,bas been presented by his former pupils
at Ilminster, with a handsome silver salver. as a tes-
timony of their regard for him whilst under his
tuition. Mr. Raban was at the same time presented
with a card basket.
Tax HOSPITAL. —H. G. Moysey, Esq., of
Bathealton court, has presented the liberal dona-
tion of £4O to the Taunton and Somerset Hospital,
in aid of its present urgent necessities. We trust
the example set by Mr. Morley will be generally
followed by the gentry—of this great and wealthy
county.
A " COOLlR."—During the late severe weather
the Canal was frozen over. Two men, who had too
freely paid their respects to Old Father Christmas,
by imbibing sundry glasses of gin and water,easayed
to slide on the glassy surface, but speedily found
themselves up to their necks in water. The effects
of the gin and water soon evaporated, and they
hastened home, having received a regular "cooler."
CHRISTMAS AT PYRLAND HALL. —The venerable
resident at Pythiad Hall, R. M. King, Esq., accord•
ing to annual custom, permitted the servants be-
longing to this establishment to invite the tradesmen
supplying the house, and their friends, to a ball on
Monday evening. About seventy of both sexes
accepted the invitation, and after partaking of an
excellent supper, the remainder of the night was
heartily enjoyed by the votaries of Terpeichore, and ,
on their departure they warmly thanked the re- '
spatted proprietor —a "fine old English gentleman"
—for his liberality.
Cum Fserivet. —The members composing a
Benefit Society, bolding their meetings at Baker's