The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-10-16 00:00:00

Somersetsbirc.

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YEOVIL ACIIICULTCHAL SOCIRTY. —At the last
meeting of the committee it was decidNl to hold a
ploughing-match on Wednesday. the 24th instant.
The match will take place in a field kindly lent by
the Messrs. Hawkins, who have always taken a deep
interest in the society's welfare. It is about 12
years since the last Yeovil ploughing match was
held, and we congratulate the society upon having
revived this very useful feature.
Supnr.x De till.— .%n inquest was held on Satur-
day week at the Globe Inn, before D. H. Ashford,
E,1., and a respectable jury, to enquire into the
cause of the death of George Crimes, a navvy, 23
years of age, who was found dead in his bed. De-
ceased was a sober man, and appeared quite so when
he went to bed. He did not complain of illness
before be went to bed. James Childs, a blacksmith,
corroborated the evidence of the preceding wituess.
Verdict—" Died by the visitation of God.
Souris-We.vetiN RA,I.W•Y. - The building of
the new station for Yeovil on this line is going in in
right earnest. Upwards of 100 men are employed
on the works. The station is being built of deep
red .coloured bricks (cemented together by the
black plaster). droned with Bath stone, and it will
appi.rently be a rely ornamental building. Engine.
louse, store-houses, and a goods station, are rapidly
' rising. The works altogether occupy a large area of
land, and their extensiveness and the large number
of workmen einployeil thereon, render the appear-
ance of the place very bustling aud important. The
buildings are situate at the foot of Newton Hill, or
about 150 yards from the Elephant and Castle fun,
on the London road. The view from this spot is
very pretty and well deserving a visit by strangers
to the place. Important alterations were made in
the companies' time table for the present month,
which will doubtless be a great boon to travellere.

CREWICCHNE.—A serious accident through care-
lessness occurred here on Thuisday las:, to a luau
named Thomas Clapp. who was working near the
station, being eivkiged in removing some stone and
earth in the muck trucks. Although Clapp had
been previously cautioned, vet he persisted in riding
across the buffers with his feet hanging down, and
he being a tall man, one of his feet got entangled
in the wheel and he fell across the rail, and in an
instant the wheels passed over both legs, one be.
tween the foot and knee, the other across the upper
patt of the thigh, both in a slanting direction,
crushing the bones to bagments, and lacerating the
flesh most dreadfully, widi protrusion of the bones
through the wounds. He was taken to his home at
Misterton, and is under the skilful attention of Nit..
G. S. Jolliffe. He continues ma a most dangerous
state, and there is scarcely any hope of his
recovery.
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Itursime.—On Friday a portion of the Ilminster
troop of Yeomanry Cavalry met for dnll, under the
command of Capt. Snake and Adjutant Toady°,
after which they repaired to the farm of Mr. Doke,
at Dowlish, where an excellent, lunch (including
wine) was kindly provided for them by Capt. Speke.
One and all having done justice to a liberal repast,
they parted company and rode homewards highly
gratified with the kindness of their worthy captain
, and entertainer.
Txywoirrii.—The opening of the new organ and
gallery at the church here took place on Tuesday
last. The organ (a small one) is the gift of Mr.
Payne, of Percy-street, and the gallery ;or its re-
ception was raised by subscription. The services
were choral ones, and had evidently been prepared
with great care. The performance of the chotr
certainly deserves great praise. A collection was
made after each service, and about £lO was thus
raised.
Solexerox. —Rifle Corps.—The drills of this corps
are very slack, the average number at present being
only a dozen members of the town, who drill three
or four times a week. The winter having now made
its appearance in this quarter ban deterred the
others from attending. The Rev. James Huxtable
is appointed, we hear, to the post of honorary chap-
lain, vacant by the resignation of the Rev. John
Valentine, brother to the talented honorary surgeon.
Sumo:4 ?a A ttrr.— Vestry.—A vestry was held
in the vestry•rocou of this parish, on Thursday week,
for the purpose of filling up the vacancies caused by
the retirement of three gentlemen Ly rotation from
the directorate of the Burial Board. Mr. W. Clarke
presided, and the attendance of ratepayers was very
limited. The secretary to the Board (Mr. F. Hub'
hail) reported that the three retiring members were
Moors. John Watson, J. Snelgrove, and Benjamin
Ellis. After pine discussion, Messrs. James Allen,
Thomas Parker, and Thomas Gait were duly pro-
posed, seconded, and agreed to serialist to till their

places.
A TORN HALL, CORN EXCHANGE, AND CHEEsK
MARKET—The desirability of a building which shall
combine these three " requisites" to almost every
town of importance has been much discussed here of
late. Of the usefulness of such an ediiice there can-
not be two opinions, and it is generally admitted
that, as a commercial speculation, it would be an
advantageous investment. We have reason to know
that the matter has been taken in band by a gentle-
man who is determined not only to deserve success
, but to win it. We feel sure he will be supported by
every true Sheptonian who des not wish to see his
town left behind in the race of progress.
ELLS. R Corps.—At the parade on Monday
week, Captain Thurwell, the Adjutant of the 3rd
battalion attended and accompanied the corps to the
drill ground. After the members had undergone
some preliminary movements in the market place
they were marched to Bishop's Park, where they
were put through the Companies Light Infantry and
Battalion drill. On returning to the market-place
three sides of a square was formed, when they were
addressed by the Adjutant; he said it was the first
time he had had the opportunity of forming an ac-
quaintance with them, but he bonad he should soon
become known to them all. He bad had 13 or 14
years military experience, and really their marching
was excellent. After briefly complimenting them on
some of the other movements the order "dismiss"
was given, and the corps separated.
SUPPOSED IN7 ANTICIDE. —The further adjourned
inquest respecting the death of the infant found in
Back-lane, was held on Monday week, at the Swan
Hotel. when no additional evidence was given. The
deputy-chief constable stated that • reward had been
oflered. and every passible thing done to find out the
perpetrators of this tragic deed, but as yet nothing
his transpired to throw any light on the subject. A
verdict of "Wilful Murder" by some person unknown
was returned. The Coroner thanked the jury for
their attendance, and the attention paid to the
case.

Yuorm.—Special Services at St. Joke's Church.
The very great success which attended the services
last winter has induced the vicar to give notice that
similar services will be held in St. John's Church,
Yeovil, every alternate Friday evening during the
winter and spring, at half 14a1 seven o'clock.
Tug Cementite. --Religvue Serrate in ate Uncon•
serrated (Aare).- -On Tuesday, previous to the first
interment taking place in the unconsecrated part of
the cemetery, a religious service was held in the
chapel appropriated to the use of the non.contormists.
Several members of the Baptist. Independent, and
Wesleyan congregations attended. The service
was commenced by the Rev. W. F. Clark, who
alter giving out an appropriate hymn, read the 90th
Psalm, and offered prayer. Another hymn was
given out by the Rey. it. Jambe, who read a part of
the 23rd chapter of Genesis, and gave also a brief
address. Prayers were also offered by Mr. Mao-
taillaa, Mr. Legg. and attar prayer by the RSV. J.
lespeos, the benediction was prostouneed.

ISLZ BREWERS. —We understand that Dr. Wolf
has expressed his determination to set out again on
a missionary tour in Armenia and Yarkland, in
Chinese Tartary, returning to England via Kuntz-
chatka and Moscow.

LANCITOKT. Two sections of our Rifle Corps
having completed • course of instruction in position
and judging distance drill,under Sergeant Shepherd.
proceeded to target practice, at Burton Pynsent, on
Wednesday. The firing was lunch shove the average for
beginners, Sergeant Freeman scoring IS points in lii
rounds, Corporal Gough, 16, and Privates Mead,
Cable, Gillett and others, figuring prominently in
the marker's statement.
B•itainorox. —Mr. James Beckey, at the turn-
pike gate, has got a duck's egg of the following
sise : length, eight inches ; girth, six and a half
inches, and weighing a quarter of • pound.

Qualm. Literary institute. On Thursday
Mau% lot a very crowded amenably met to beer

YROVIL ARCISKeY Some-rt.—The last meeting it lecture upon " Dreams," by the Rev. G R.
for the season of the members of this society to a Glieg, M.A. Tie lecturer took a very common
place in Mr. Greenhorn's beautiful httle dell at view of the subject, a c,iiirse his hear is were not
Bra.siurch on Thursday week. The day iiele exactly prepared for liSt his lecture ivetted the
reniorkalily tine, and lironght together a large :ittention iif his audience for an hoer and a half,—
assernidage of toxopholites awl their friends. How a sufficient evidence of its hint. The chair was
often are we reminded of old times and old doings, oee"P;ed W. L'ari'lge• E`h
by the resuscitation of some of those lii,torically TA lA,rd aiol Lady Trninton, who have
ancient, graceful, emulative, purely English prnitimes. during the Inst six weeks been travellingon the
so fondly loved, and so perritiverinAy inilnlgeil in. Continent, are expected to eturn to Stoke•park,
by our sport-loving ancestors. Many an ancient near Windsor, towards the close of the month.
shooting ground ea istel in the country idiom MATH "v "" 11,-.v. H. A nniscirrr.•—A deep
three centuries ago. Tile prizes were distributed liv feeling of regret W 3-1 Cltiseti iii tilit town last week,
the Hon. Secretary (Ott Bev. It. B• lloe) as follows: on the receipt of a telegr,iphic message from Liver-
-Ladies—Season prize, Miss lielyar, score Ligii pool. anuouncing, the sudden death, in that ton n,
best score of the day, Mrs. It. B. Roe. 11S ; Second where he VMS on a visit, of the Rev Healy
best, Miss Alice (11:VIWiek: : Best gold, Mrs. Addiscott, for many years the esteemed and zealous
Newman ; Strangers' pri?e, Miss Butt.. Gentlemen liastr of the independent chapel, Pauhstreet, in
—Season prize. Rev. R. B. Roe, score 1.450 ; Best this town. rev. gentleinan had gone to the
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score of the day, Bev. it. Bloomfield, 170 ; Greatest North of ungianui to Ake part in some meetings in
number of hits (a prize given by Nliss Chadwick) aid of the Weste.m College at Plymouth, on
Rev. W. N. Roe ; next greatest number, Mr. Wednesday in last week. Mex. Addiscott received
Fitzgerald ; Stranger's prize, Mr. Turner. Among a letter from him the day previous announcing his
the ladies and gcotlemen Pre'ent were Mr. and intention of returning honie on Wednesday. A
lisses Greenhorn, Miss Neal. Col. Blennerhassett, little more titan an hour, however, only elapsed
Rev. R. B. and Mrs. Roe, (Melburv), Rev. between the receipt of that letter and of a telegram
W. N. and Mrs. Roe, (Halstock). Miss 11/4, from the son if the deceased who accompanied him,
f('loswortli), Rev. G. Bloonifielii Rey. conveying the mournful intelligence of his sudden
Bendysli, (Ilatcoinbc), !ley. Seymonr, (Bath), deinise.
Mr. and Mrs. .1. Ni.WM3II, (Brolfordi Mrs. (lollop, - -
Mies Ilelyar, Mr. Helyar, Mr. A. Helyar, (Sutton
Bingham), the Slime' ('hadwick, Mire Ilawtrey. Mrs.
Sanctuary. Mr. Turner, (London), Mr. Mules, (Win-
canton), Mr. Fita4eralil, the Misses Itrunrton, Miss
Butts, Mews. Butts (2), Mrs. Grey, Miss Wills, Miss
Turner. (Slim-borne), Miss Bali Mrs. Garland and
party, Mr. Thorpe, kc., kc. During the afternoon
the tovopholites were paid the agreeable compliment
of a visit from the Yeovil Rifle Corps, who on their
way to Baru-irk. entered the ground, preceded by
their band, and marched round it. Capt. Messiter
exchanged compliments with the Hon. Secretary
and others. The company did not leave the
ground until alkout 7 o'clock, and seemed highly
delighted with the day's proceedings. There
was a hall in the evening at the Choughs, which was
attended by between 30 and 40 ladies and gentlemen,
and some of the °dicers of the Dorset Artillery were
ainongst the conipany. Dancing wee kept up with
great dint until the " small hour" hand was very
much behind. Mrs. Britten, the worthy hostess of
the Choughs, hail the catering for the limeheon un
the ground, as well as the arrangement' for mite ball.
each of which she accomplished with her usual good
taste and liberality. Her praises were on the lips of
everybody. The music. led by Mr. Loaring, was
everything that could be desired —a full band, partly
composed of the Rale hand. The selection of tunes,
which was left to Mr. Loaring, could not have beeo
better, and the exquisite manner in which they were
played, gave the greatest satisfaction.