The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1863-12-22 00:00:00

Zomerfutxbire.

THS ANNUAL DINNER AT THE HALF-

MOON INN, Yeovu:

On Tuesday last the annual dinner held at the
Half-Moon Inn, and which, on this occasion, was
also the farewell dinner of the present landlord,
Mr. Trott, who is about to leave the house, took
place under very auspidons circumstances.
The dinner, which took place in the Large room
of the inn, and to which about 50 sat down' was
serval up in prime style. It reflected great credit
on the catering abilities of the worthy boat and
hostess, and fully sustained their past reputation,
consisting of viands of the most recherche descrip-
tion, suited to the taste of the most fastidious
epicure. The room was ornamentally and tastefully
decorated with flowers and evergreens, evidently
the handiwork of the fair fingers of the ladles of the
catabliehment, who knew well the art of displaying
to beat advantage nature's gifts from" Flora's fair
domain." There were present most of the leading
tradesmen of the town with several agricultural
friends from the suburban districta, amongst whom
were Mr. Tenter (chairman), Mr. W. Welch (vice-
chairman), Dr. Colmar, and Messrs. Foot, Craw,
Stokes, Styles, Baker, Searle, Sherry, Smith (3),
Singleton, Vincent, junr. Stewart, Pomeroy (4),
Trim (2), Willa, Reed, B:Thomas, Thomas, jeer.,
3. Rawlins, Page, Vincent (2), Riddle, Field,
Greenluan, Curtis, Allen, Harris (2), ho.
On the removal of the cloth the Chairman pro.
posed "The Queen," which was drunk with great
enthusiasm, followed by the "National Anthem."
The Cuetemen then proposed the " healths of the
Prince and Princes. of Wales.' On the 10th of
March last the loyalty of the inhabitant. of
Yeovil was strongly demonstrated, and no other
place celebrated the event with more convivielity
and joviality than the Yeoviliana (Hear, besr.)
Everything was done to carry out the day with
marked demonstration, and all made up their minds
that the town should be one of tho first and fore-
most in the national celebration. The Prince of
Walee had proved himself to be a thorough English•
man, and in every movement which was being made
that would tend to the enlightment of the community,
or would benefit the nation, be upheld. Our
monarch was looked up to by all the world, and
he had the fullest hopes that our young prince
would be a good and a noble sovereign.
The CILILIRIL&N then proposed "The Army,
Navy, and Volunteers." Wh called upon
they always did their duty like Englishmen. There
was a great contrast in fighting on the waters now
to that in the time of Nelson. It was now no
longer wooden walla, but iron dads. (Hear.) Our
English tare were proverbial for their pluck, and
never died so long as there was • shot in the locker.
(Hear, hear.) The army was noted for the manly
daring of the men, who ever did all in their power
to uphold the honor of our isle. The volunteers
1101113 • noble fraternity. They were now 200,000
strong, and had given us a voice all over the world,
which we should not have otherwise had. They
deserved the nation's warmest thanks for coming
forward at • time of threatened invasion ;
but they soon calmed our fears, and we
could now live serene and contented; and
enjoy ourselves without fear of interruption.
lie would couple with the toast the
names of Captain limiter, Corporal Singleton, and
Privates Foan, Pavitt, and Brooks—(loud cheers)
followed by the song " Rule Britannia."
Mr. FOLN, in responding, said, after the manner
in which they had been so kindly toasted he felt
bound to respond. Hs hoped the time was far dis-
tant when the country would require their servioee ;
but should the event of war dawn on the country,
he, for one, would be ready for duty, and be had
confidence in the whole of the 16th. (Hear, hear.)
. .

Mr. SINULrroN said his heart was with the volun-
teer cause. He had been in the corps ever since ita
formation, and had never missed • single battalion
drill He was proud to my that the 16th could
boast of some good theta, and equal to any corps in
the Wed of England. The Swiss had been said to
be good shots, but the Englishmen could now outdo
them. He felt a natural pride in being a volunteer,
and hoped he should remain in the corps until
" swords were turned into ploughshares, and
bayonets into pruning hooks." (Loud and enthu-
siastic applause.)
Mr. Pomeroy then sang "The Maid of Lien-
and Mr. Stokes, "To the West." . .

_
The Castel/Le said he rose to propose the toast
of the evening. That was probably the find time
many of them had met together, and it might be the
lest. It was, however, the last time they would sit
there with their worthy host as landlord of the
house. Mr. Trott hadilived there 10 years, and ever
since he had known him he had gained his estima.
tioo. (Hear, hear.) He had conducted the house
with great ability, and Mrs. Trott was one of the
best and kindest of landladies. (Applause.) There
were also many others in the town who were of a
kind disposition, and always ready to oblige their
customers.—Mr. Stokes: "That'. we good-looking
chaps." (Loud laughter.)—The Chairman : lt is •
matter of indifference whether we are good or bad-
looking, without favour or aflection, we get kindness
shown us generally. Ho could say from experience
that their worthy boat and hostess did all in their
power to make every one welcome and comfortable,
and always met them in • social manner. Miss
Elisabeth Trott had also been there for several
years, and had been most affable and courteous to
all. She was always up early in the morning and
bite at night, providing for the comfort of incomers.
They had all partaken of an excellent dinner, which
was fit to set before neblemen. He would give
the "health. of Mr. and Mrs. Trott, coupling with
it the name of Miss Trott," hoping that wherever
their lot may be cast they would ever enjoy health
and prosperity. (Loud cheers.)
Song by Mr. Field—" Every rase bears • thorn."
Mr. 'Tgorr said he felt much obliged to them for
the very kind manner in which their healths had
been proposed, and the way in which the toast had
been received and honoured. He did not feel
capable of answering to the very Bettering way in
which they had spoken of their services. (Crum : No
flattery, all true.) He begged to thank them all for
the kind way in which they had supported him ever
since he had lived in Yeovil. He had endeavoured
to conduct the house in a respectable manner, and to
make all comfortable, whether high, low, rich or
poor—(bear, hear)—and he was glad, and
felt proud that he had given satisfaction
to all, and if he remained in the town
be would for the future endeavour to do the
same. They all felt proud at seeing such •
large and respectable party around them, and hoped
if they took another house his friends would not
forsake, but again rally around him. (Cries: We
will.) He begged to drink each of their health., and
wished them all a merry Christmas and • happy
' new year. (Loud cheers.)
, Mr. FOOT said he had been desired to propose a
toast, which would require but • few words to bnng
to notice. At the mention of his mime they would
all feel glad, and would give utteranoe to the feel-
ings of their hearts in • manner which be could not
express in words. It always gave him great gratifi-
cation to attend that pleasing anniversary, for be
could not but regard with feelings of pleasure the
gathering together of the tradesmen of the tovni,and
the yeomanry of the neighbourhood, around that
festive board, inasmuch as by the interchange of
those friendly recognitions which they were wont
to make on such occasions, and the expression of
our good wishes for each other's welfare, good feel-
ings and good will were promoted among all. Tie
congratulated Mr. Trott on the emcees which had
attended his labours since he had been in Yeovil.
He thanked him for the splendid repast of which
they had all partaken, and was proud to see gathered
together on such an occasion such • respectable
company of gentlemen. He also admired their
worthy host's taste in having Mr. Turneraaohairman,
and that was the tout he was about to propose. He
was amen who was well-known to all of them, and
was highly respected, and he need not say that his
conduct in the chair, with that of their vioe-chair.
nian,nas carried out in • manner honourable to them
and with satisfaction to all. (Vociferous cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN, in returning thanks, said he felt
very sorry that they had not a more competent
person to preside over such a respectable assembly.
(No no.) He would do his beat to immune
harMouy and good feeling. He felt out of place in
presiding over the same party so frequently—(no)—
and he should be pleased to see some one else
occasionally take the chair. Ile had nothing new
, to tell them, but be would endeaveur for the rest of
the evening to promote sociality, and as long as he
I resided in Yeovil, and was able to come out and sit
down with a convivial party, he would do so.
Song : Mr. Greenhani, "Oh! the sins of misery."
The CHAIRMAN said there was • toast which be
I was sorry be had not proposed earlier in the evening,
but he had no list before him, and it was too
late to amend his way. They had all viewed with
pleasure the way in which the Mayor and Corpora-
tion had oonduoted the business of the town. The
improvements which had been made during the last
twelve months spoke well of the Council, and
showed how faithfully and zealously they discharged
their duties as a public body. He would propose
"The Mayor and Corporation of Yeovil," coupled
with it the name of Mr. Bodenham. (Load cheers.)
Mr. BOORNH•AI, in responding, said he never
studied speeches, and did not require indulgence in
singing a song. He generally thought very little of
compliment, but he was then overpowered, and
wished there was some one pretest more able to
d, as they would say after he had finished,
respond,
a specimen of the Town Council,
the Lord help us." But, however, by the
mysterious ways of Providence he did belong
to it, arid while holding the office he would en.
deavour to do his duty. In the Council were men
ofability,ond he wished some of than were present, as
they could then form an opiniesof what the members
of the Council were. In speaking of the improve.
I meets made in the town by the Council, if he was
to refer to the new clock with its four shining twee,
perhaps some critic would find fault with it. (A
voice :—lt will carry its own weight.) Mr.
Bodenhani : It will carry its own weight, sad he
hoped it would limp time, and that they would
be able to keep time with it. (Hear, beer.) He
had said that there were men of ability a the
Council, but they were all liable to err. Bsch wee

tliu Nal in Public budiee,and in private life. He bad
seen •groat many things, which, if he had nut been
a member of the (hoUnoi I, he oh mid have found fault
with, but it must be • bad bird that would soil its
own nest. (iAUnitier. ) What thay had done they
had endeavoured to do r!ght, and if they had erred
ii judgment it W 33 not their faults. The inhabi-
tants of the town kuew that the rate* were heavy,
and the Corporation was in debt, but it was cheering
to know that they now had a good clock, and some
good streets, though they were now very slippery.
(A voice : Silver street.) Mr. Bodenhatri : Yes,
sideee.stessit, and it requires great energy, and is
almost a puzzle, to keep ono s standing. It was
gratifying to know that they were no further in
debt now than they were fire years ago—(mar,
hear)—they bad paid their debts so far, and were
now getting a little out of debt. Be did not know
how they had done it,but be waggled tort, that the
funds of the Finance Committee were in a healthy
state. (Hear, hear.) There were many present who
did not reside in the town, and what he was
speaking about was of no importance to them, but
he was glad to inform his friends that the rates
would soon he less than they were now. (Cheers.)
He had carrie I out the duties of his office to the
best of his iOiihy. (You have done it well.) He
was • mere blank in company ; he could not sing a
song • but he usa amongst men who were very
liberal, and who did not expect a long speech. In
• multitu.ll of worts there was not much wisdom ;
the future did not belong to them, but merely the
present, and he hoped all would enjoy themselves.
(Lout app!ause.)
Mr. B. -Nouse, in erpressive language, proposed
the "health of their vice-chairman."
Mr. WELCH, in responding, said they always
I took hiietus.t.ociy surprise, but one volunteer was worth
1 two p men. He had volunteered to take the
vice-chair, and he thanked them for proposing the
toast, and the humourous way in which they had
responded to it. He hoped they would meet to-
gether on many future occasious, and be as con-
vivial am on the present. (Cheers.) Before he sat
down he would propose the health of one who was
a hearty fellow, who liked to enjoy himself. Be
referred to "Captain" Pomeroy. He had not
known him long, but be believed he was one of the
right sort in the right place. (Hem, hear).
Mr. POIIIIIWY said he was the olden in the mom,
and he felt proud that he was so highly respected
amongst them. He wished them all a merry
Christmas.

Song : "Christmas is a merry time," Mr. Stokes.
This was chorused in a manner characteristic of
English spirit at this time of the year.
Mr. STY Lite in high eulogiams proposed the "health
of Mr. B. Thomas.'

Mr. THOMAS, in the course of his reinarks,said he
had met there 35 times on like 00011HOOS. He was
sorry that Mr. and Mrs. Trott were about to leave
the house, as he had never had better tenant*. He
drank each of their healths with all his heart and
soul.and wished them through life every prosperity.
Mr. FOOT said be TOSS 00CS more to propose a
toast, and he felt a diffidence in so doing. There
was • representative of the press present, and he
hoped he "would nothing extenuate or aught eel
down in malice.' Of the one of whom he was about
to speak he knew but little Of the way in which
be had progressed in life it spoke volumes of him.
He had risen from the lowest to be • servant of the
highest rank in the neighbourhood. They knew
more of him than he did, and what he lacked in
speaking of him they entertained in their own
thoughts, and if an open and manly countenance be-
spoke a benevolent heart, he believed that Mr.
Smith would make • good landlord in the town.
(Cheers.)

•
Mr. Sarni, in returning thanks, laid be hoped
they would excuse him on that occasion for saying
but little. If he bad the good fortune to take the
house, be trusted they would give him that support
which they considered him deserving of. He bad
had the privilege of meeting them on previous occa-
sions, and he hoped he should see all their old faces
again.
Song : "Come fill the flowing bowl," Mr.
Greenhorn.

Mr. &roses proposed "Success to the Town and
Trade of Yeovil," coupled with the name of Mr.
Reeling. (Cheers.)
Mr. RAWLINS, in responding, said he wished they
had called on more abler hands. He was an old
tradesman, and bad always done his best to merit
the respect and esteem of his fellow-townsmen.
Agriculture and trade was all linked in one chain,
and if one gave out all must, as they were depen-
dent on each other. It air ,rded him great pleasure
to stand before them as an old tradesman, as his
father had been before him, they having been at
Yeovil for the last 131) years. He felt proud, and
he hoped be was not extravagant in his feelings.
The Town Council had kindly given him the pre-
ference for their work. He WWI going down bill in
life, and it was a source of gratification to him to
know that he merited the oonfidence of his fellow-
tradesmen. He did not value money, as the confi-
dence in which he was held was worth to him more
than money. He had pleasure in seeing so many
frienda around the convivial board, and he would
propose "Agriculture," coupled with the names of
Mr. Page and Mr. Greenharn. (Cheers.)
Mr. P•os and Mr. GILLINHAII responded, and
several other toasts followed.

Song: "God bless the Prince of Wales," Mr.
Dymond.
The CHAIRMAN then proposed the "health of
Mr. Trim," to which toast that gentleman re-
sponded.
Songs: "Red, White and Blue," and "Oh ! my
heart went pit-a-pat," and "Toni Moore," by Mr.
Stokes.

Mr. &roses suggested that the health@ of Captain
Meader and Lieutenant Prowl's should be drunk
separate from that of the Army and Navy. (Loud
clo.eas.)
Mr. Sups said nothing gave him and his worthy
friends more pleasure than to respond to tho toast of
the 16th Somerset. They were a noble body of men,
and he felt proud that he belonged to their number.
He was the oldest member of the corps in the room.
There was no other body so loving, so le,
or who performed and carried out their agreeable,
or
were ready to do their duty for their country
than the ' 16th. (Hear.) He had a noble
friend near him ; but he being the oldest member of
the corps present thought it was his duty to respond,
and if they were called on duty they would do it to
the satisfaction of Yeovil. The names of Captain
Meesiter and Lieutenant Prowee bad been worthily
received, and they could not have done otherwise
than honor the toast in the manner they had. The
captain was a worthy, good, and humane man. He
begged to thank them for honouring the toast with ,
the names of the Captain, Lieutenant and Ensign of
the corps. (Applause.)
Song : "The girl dressed in blue."
Mr. Pooy then occupied the vioe-chair.
Mr. Wrongs, An eulogistic terms, proposed the
"health of Mr. Foot,' which received rapturous
applause.
Mr. Fool' said he could amours them that he
almost failed to find words from his heart to thank
them for the manner in which they bad received his
humble name. He often looked back in times pest
at the tokens of esteem which he had received from
them, and to which he had indifferently acknow-
ledged. He was at a Ices to find language powerful
enough to express the feelings of his heart. It
afforded him unmixed pleasure to be present that
day, and to see such a convivial party met together.
The tokens of respect they had shown him from
time to time he believed they did it with all their
heart —(hear) —but he oonaidered himself out of place
in presiding in consequence of his natural infirmities.
(No' no.) He felt happy in being able to further
the harmony of the evening, and did not hick in his
heart a reciprocity of that feeling which had been
so kindly shown towards him. Whilst be was on
his legs he would prop,ose a toast,—it was that of
" Success to the Pres.' He considered the freedom
of the press a great blessing. They owed a
, greet deal to it Good men loved free press,
but had men, especially bed monarchs, hated it.
'1
The press possessed • great power, either for good
or for evil. It bad sometimes opposed and upsets
, ministry • it lad interfered to snatch a condemned
wretch from the gallows. That was a great power
to wield, and a great responsibility rested on those
who were the representatives of that great organ of
freedom. Every despotic government hated a free
press, because thereby free debate, and discussion and
liberty to think and speak freely, on any subject
was promoted, and when it saw that the scale of
public opinion warn tarningagainst it, it would throw
the sword of the magistrate, the chains of the gaoler,
the axe of the executioner, or the bludgeon of the
mob in the opposite wale. Be regarded it 44 one
of the great bulwarks of our constitution, and of our
liberties, both civil and religious. He was glad to
see a representative of the press present, one who
had been observing the alterations and improvements
of the town, and had furnished articles whereby
other towns in the neighbourhood could see that
Yeovil was an improving and progressing town; in
fact every marked improvement in the town was
described and dilated on. Ile referred to the highly
interesting articles which have appeared of late in
the Western Flying Poet. He would conclude his
remarks by expressing his heartfelt wish that the
press might ever continue amongst them unshackled
in its freedom, and ever exercise its power for
the public good. (Loud and prolonged cheers.)
The toast was acknowledged by the representative
of the Weider* Flying Pool.
Mr. FOOT then propceed the health of a body
whom he facetiously described as " the Worshipful
Company of Bakers." Hs had the pleasure of
seeing many of them in the room, and be was sure
that all would concur in his saying that they were
good and honest ales who every day were
assiduously engaged in ft:mulling the inhabitants of
the town and neighbourhood with • good four pound
loaf of pure wheaten brand. He therefore proposed
that their healthe be heartily drank.
Mr. Mullins, Mr. Leach and Mr. Field responded.
Song: "Huntsman's Chorus," Mr. Way.
The "health of Mr. Stokes" wee proposed, and
die toed applauded.
Mr. &roses, who had ably sated as toastmaster,
and had promoted to a great degree the harmony
of the evening, returned thanks. Songs, recitations,
toads and sentiments followed, and the company
enjoyed themselves till • late hour, all seemingly
bent mi

BRIDOWATER.—Tug QUISTIOW OT !ASSIUT( TO
REPAIR THE CIIILTON•ROAD.—The way•wardene of the
arishes of Durleigh and Bridgwater again appeared in
answer to the summons timed at the investigation of
Mr. Joseph Palmer, corn merchants, for non-repair of
• certain portion of the Chilton•road, which had pre-
vionsly been done by the parish of Wembdon, on
Monday, before the Mayor, and J. Haddock, Esq.—Mr.
H. Lovibond applied for • further adjournment of the
case. He had not yet discovered, but he had raison to
believe that the portion of road referred to had been
united to the perish of Wembdon by an order made at
the Court of Quarter Sessions about sizty years ago. He
bad been to Wells and Taunton. At the former piece he
could discover nothing relative to the matter, and at the
latter he had not been able thoroughly to investigate the
matter, in consequence of the record keeper being
engsged at the assizes.—Mr. Barham thought Mr. Lori-
bond had bad sufficient time to inquire into the matter.
There was no doubt, geographically speaking, that the
west side of the road was in the perish of Bridgwater,
and the east in the parish of Durleigh. He considered
they were entitled to have the case tried upon all ite
merits ; but they should not object to any reasonable
adjournment —After prime discussion the Bench decided
that Mr. Danger should be called.—Mr. Danger said he
was • land surveyor, and had been no for nearly 30
years, and was employed to make • tithe computation
survey for the parish of Bridgwater. He also surveyed
the parish for rating purposes about the year 1838 or
1 . He thereby became intimately seqweinted with
the boundaries of the parish. He knee • road celled
Chiltonvoad, leading from Bridgwater to Chilton, and
also knew perfectly well the piece of rood running from
Crowpill•bridge The length of the piece of road re-
ferred to was 150 yards in length. About thirty yards
from the bridge to the corner of Mr. Hammitt 's field
was wholly in the pariah of Bridgwater. Of the remain'
ing 120 yards, half was in the parish of Durleigh, and
bell in the pariah of Bridgwater. The road required
reAiring. Some discussion ensued, and the Bench
again adjourned the case for a fortnight.
Tex Dieeteczeot OUTRAOI ON • LITTLI BOY.—On
Saturday, before the Mayor, (J. Browne, Esq.,) James
Busby, who described himself as • native of Liverpool,
and who has been working in Mr. Colee's brickyard, at
Paerlett, was charged with committing an unnatural
offrnoe, The act, it will be remembered, was committed
upon a little boy about six years of age, last
Sunday week, at the back of the Milt-shovel Inn,
in the parish of Weinbdon. The prisoner was taken
Into custody on Friday, and on Saturday morning prior
to his being takes to the county magistrate's office for
examination, it was thought advisable to bring the
child down to the station-house,in order to see whether
he could identify the man. To let the priaonerhieve fair
play, be andabout • dozen more stood round together in
the yard, and the little boy was allowed to select. He
bad scarcely been brought there before bin eyes were
fixed upon Busby, and after • pause of about minute
and a half, said, "That's the man." The child was then
requested to touch him, which he did. The prisoner
was then remanded till Monday, when he was again
brought op.—P.C. Foster, of the borough police,deposed
I to observing the prisoner near the Malt-shovel Inn on
I the afternoon in question, and to seeing • number of
children strolling about the neighbonrhood.—A little
girl named Mary Ann Guilford, aged about ten ye-en,
having been led to undentand the nature of an oath,
wes next sworn. The evidence went to show that
shortly before the time the offence was committed, she
was Is company with little Fry and • boy of still
younger years, nsnied Coombe. She perceived the pri-
soner on the canal•bridge, who invited them to some to
him, and held up • new halfpenny. Witness went
IDA, but she was sent back, and Coombs was likewise
*ant awsy on account, prisoner said, of being so little,
When Fry went to him he said, " You will do," and
walked off with hiw. She maw them go together into •
field near the Malt-shovel Inn, and then she lost sight
of him. She met the little boy later in the evening,
crying; but when she Jetted him the matter he refused
to tell.—The child's mother was also called, hut nothing
of importance was elicited.—Y.C. Hew* stationed at
Bawdrip, sold he apprehended the prisoner on Friday
afternoon in the brick yard about three o'clock. He
charged him with committing • gross assault upon •
little boy, near the Maltshovel Inn, in the parish of
Wembdon, on the previous Sunday. He replied, "It
was not me." Witness then asked him if he would tell
him where he was on Sunday, and he admitted he was
in Bridgwater. He also asked him if be had been to
Wenibdon, to which he replied in the negative. To
the question, "Were you on the canal bridge r he
likewise replied, "no." He (witness) said, "You
must be careful what you say." Were you in front of
the Malt-shovel, and did you go In there?" He said he
went into the inn to get a glass of beer, about four
&clock in the afternoon—Thin having concluded the
whole of the evidence yet obtained, the Mayor said:
Prisoner : It is • very serious charge against you, and
it is neeemary that all possible evidence should be
obtained before you take your triaL I shall therefore
remand you for a week.

A "FRONTS'S° Tlllo."—At the Townhall, on Mon-
day, before the Mayor, Henry Coles, of Cannington,
and William Strong, of Spazton, were charged with
stealing a coat, • knife, and other articles, the property
of James Routley, on the 6th ult. From the evidence
adduced it would seem that the prosecutor left his coat
by the side of the road near Bonson-hill. so he wee at
work there. He was called away by hie master, and
when be returned his garment and the content. of the
pockete had disappeared. A police-constable was
Informed of the circumstance, and made his way to
Stout Marsh, where he caught sight of the prisoners.
Cole, had the missing out on his beck, but when he
discovered the polioeman he took it off, and tried to
conceal it in • stream of water. The prisoners at that
time made their eecape.—Cotomitted to the next
Quarter Scutum—Henry Coles, John Coles, awl
William Strong were charged with breaking into as
outhouse, but the cue was not entered into.—Tle
three prisoners were then charged with assaulting two
gamekeeperA, wounding One, and attempting to maim
the other.— Daniel Palmer said he was an under-game-
keeper in the service of Lord Taunton. On the 9th
inst. he discovered the prisoners'ou Blade's Hill, trying
to catch rabbits by means of a ferret. filmset( and
William Palmer tried to secure them, but whilst in the
act of doing so, Strong struck him • violent blow on the
head with a "pick," which felled him to the ground,
and rendered hint insensible for five or six minutes.
He had been obliged to call in medical assistance.—
William Palmer gave corroborative evidence, and
stated that he narrowly escaped a similar blow by
Henry Coles—On this charge all three were committed
to take their trial it the ensuing Quarter Seesions.—
Henry Coles was further charged with aiming at and
threatening to shoot Mr. Henry Rawlins, on the lath
of October. On this charge he was likewise eoneinitted
to take his triaL—There were also other charges against
him which might have been preferred.
AMAULT.—On Monday, before the Mayor, J.
Ruddock, R. Ford, Eura., and Dr. King, John Poole
WM brought up in custody, charged withj assaulting •
person named Halls, The prosecutor, however, refused
to prosecute, and the prisoner was consequently di.-
charged
A "QUACK" SUMNIONED.—At the Townhall, on
Monday, before the Mayor, J. Haddock, It. Ford,
Estm, and Dr. King, Alexander P. Harrison
I ass summoned for creating a public nuisance
in the Market-place on Wednesday. Sanitary.
Inspector Haelarn said the defendant was in
the habit of making • great noise. He was not
content with exposing his pills for sale, but he also
made long speeches. He believed he was a theatrical
as well as a "quark." On Wednesday he had his
attention called to the matter, and during the time the
defendant waa talking, several persons had their pockets
picked.— Mr. Boucher said he war very much annoyed
by the defendant's way of melting his goods, and it was
an injure to him—Defendant said that in selling his
articles it was requisite he should speak of them. He
had been in several towns in England, and he had
mut been summoned, in fact many people bad
summed themselves as instructed by his speeches.
Whenever he saw the people were obstructing the
public thoroughfare, he requested them to move on.—
The Bench inflicted • fine of rm. and coati, or in default
three weeks' imprisonment.—Delendant at first intl.
mated his intention of going to gaol, but ultimately
thought better of the matter, and paid the money.
Dave rut —On Monday, before the Mayor and
other justices& person named Strickland was charged with
drunkenness The man had previously retained •good
character, and, promising to behave better in future,
was fined in the mitigated urn of Is. and costa.
THI VOW CABE. —Fleoz7 Bridges, William Purge,
and Charles Short Vickery, again appeared on Monday
to answer the charge of stealing and receiving a
quantity of veneer, the property of Mr. G. Bell, of
Futover. In consequence of Superintendent Lear
being engaged at Taunton, the cue was adjourned till
Thursday, at noon.

A Bowen LANGUAGE —On Monday, at the Townhall,
before the Mayor, J. Ruidock, R. Ford, &qrs., and
Dr. King,—Ellen Saunders, • prostitute, wail charged
with using abusive language to•ards Mr. Langford,
landlord of the White Horse Len, on Thursday last,
and refusing to leave his house when ordered to do so.
Fined 56. and costs, or three weeks' imprisonment.
HEROISM Or • CHILD—Os Saturday evening • boy
named Hartwell was playing with some others at the
side of the Resin, near where the "scouring boat" is
kept. The child, by some means, tumbled into the
water. This was perceived by two men on board •
brigantine, who made all haste to the rescue.
time a little boy named Gough, about eight years of
age, jumped into the boat, a depth of some feet, and
putting his little leg over the side, requested the other
to lay hold of it. This the child had presence of mind
enough to do, and held fast, to the imminent danger of
both, tiU rescued by the men who witnessed the event.
The eonduct of little Gough might truly be termed
courageous.

Woaxisna Men'e CLUB.— We are pleased to state
that one of our representatives in Parliament. A. W.
Kinglake, Esq., has generously sent a cheque for £5 to
the committee of the Bridgwater Working Men's
Club.

Tug Vixiza CARL-At the Townhall, on Thursday,
before J. Ruddock, Eaq., Charles Shore Vickery,
William Fup, and Henry&idges, appeared on remand,
the former charged with steeling a quantity of veneer,
the property of Mr. G. 8. Bell, of Eastover, and the
two latter with repairing the men., knowing it to have
been stolen. —Mr. H. Lovibond defended Vickery, and
Mr. Paul Reed, Bridges and Fume.—The charge against
Bridges was, however, dismissed, Lea in the course of
the examination be was requested to give evidence.
George Samuel Bell was first called, and stated that he
was • tastier and broker, carrying on busines. in FAdt-
over, in this borough. About nine weeks since be pur-
chased 109 feet of veneer of Mr. James Saunders, con-
sisting of mahogany, bird's-eye maple, and • small
quantity of rodewood. He measured the pieces with
Mr. Saunders, and placed them on a shelf in that gee-
tleman's back kitchen. [Witness then looked at the
veneer produced, and identified it as his property.]—
By Mr. Lovibond : He could not distinguish it from
any other cut from the same tree. —Jame. Saunders
deposed to belling the veneer to the last witness. and
his evidence in many respect. was very cdrroborative of
what had first previously been stated.— By Mr. Lori-
bond: From • tree two feet in diameter 240 pieces of
veneer could be cut. There was nothing peculiar in
the grain of the wood produeed. He gave np the key
of the premises to the auctioneer, bat IVY feequensly
in and out of the house—By Hr. Reed : He ht
the veneer fire or six years ago. He had 500 or
feet, and be had worked it all into furniture with the
exception of what be sold to Mr. Bell. Be kept his
stock of veneer in his back kitchen on • shelf—one piece
layed upon the other—and the whole was covered over
with a_ piece of board. When be made the bargain
with Mr. Bell, he was not particular in the

! measurement to • foot or two. He sold Bridges some
veneer some time ago, and it was bird's-eye maple ; but
he could not recollect how long since. He did not re-
member selling L., to any one else in the town ; but
he would not positively swear he had not. He believed
Furge was at the sole, employed by the auctioneer.—
By Mr. Lovibond : He saw Vickery at the sale, but be
did not know whether be bought any eoode—
Chrbtoplier Babbler, suctioneer, depo.ed
goods on Mr. Saunders a premises William Fuego was
there "wining him. He sold no Veneer like that pro-
duced by the policeman. —By Mr. Reed : He had been
in the habit of employing Forge for some years to
assist in lotting the goods, and delivering them when
"old. He had always found him . honest, and had
entrusted him with thousands. Vickery was in the
habit of attending sales, and buying small lots He had
known him attend as • kind of porter—Ellen Webber
said she was the wife of John Webber, and resided with
Forge, in Friarnstreet. Farly in the month of
November., she believed it was on a Thursday, Vickery
came to the house, between five and six in the evening,
and asked for Farms He had POW wood with him. To
his question she replied that William was not at home.
He said, "I am sorry for that; I wanted to see him."
lie then left the veneer, remarking that he should tee
him about it himself. The wood was left in the passage,
by the front door. Forge came in about eight o'clock,
when she informed him of the circumstance. He re-
plied that he bad spoken to l'ickery about the matter,
sad that be was going to sell the veneer for him. The
wood was taken away next morning. By Mr. Lovi.
hondi She could not swear that any of the veneer pro-
dueled was the same. Short Vickery said It WU for
Farce to sell for him—By Mr. Reed : Her brother
got up about eight in the nierning, and the wood was
still in the house; bet when she came down stairs,
about a quarter of an hour afterwards, it was gone.
Junes Saunders, recalled by Mr. Reed: He sold the
veneer to Mr. Bell for 275, which was at the rate of 3d.
per foot.—Henry Bridges was then eworn,and maid: laos
• cabinet maker residing in Priam-street. On Friday,
I believe In the fast week of November, William
Purge brought me some veneer about eight o'clock in
the morning. It was the same as that now produced
by P.C. Hobbs. Forge had spoken to me a few days
before, and asked me If I wished to buy • little veneer,
and I replied that if it was good I would do so. I then
said :"I should like to look at it first." Purge said he
would leave it with me, and that I could measure it off,
and we what it was worth. After it had been left at
my holm I bent word to him how much I considered it
worth a foot. I should think I had the veneer three
weeks. After I had had it eight or nine days I met
Forge, when I said : "I have not measured it, but I
will do so and pay you." I afterwards gave the veneer
to P.C. Hobbs—By Mr. Reed: The wood was taken
through my house into a back court: it was afterwards
removed into the front room, and ultimately into my
out.house. where it is usual for mo to keep such things.
When I met Forge, in the street, I told him the veneer
was worth 25d. or 3d. per foot, which I should consider
a fair price.-.P.C. Hobbs deposed to finding the wood,
and taking Bridge, into custody, in consequence of his
refu.ing to tell from whence he obtained it When he
apprehended Purge he said he had received it froin
Short. and that he had taken it to Bridges. On taking
Vickery into custody, the prisoner said he bad bought
the veneer in • job lot at a sale, and had paid dear
enough for it—Edward Culliford and Thomas Herbert,
two cabinet-makers, elated that they bought some of
the wood of Vickery; and the prisoner, in answer to a
question from the latter witness, said he had bought
the veneer at Arthur's sale—Soperintendent Lear was
next called, and he was succeeded by Mr. Thomas
Manchip. another cabinet maker, who also bought a
small quantity of veneer of Vickery.—P.C. Crage said
he took Bridges into custody in company with Hobbs.
He prndueed the three mahogany veneers which he had
received from the I.st witness—This being the whole
of the evidence. Mr. Ruildock asked whether either of
the professional gentlemen employed wished to say
anything, intimating that he had made up his mind
what course to pursue.—Mr. Loyibond declined
speaking, but Mr. Reed said he should in so, and
was labouring under the difficulty which ,counsellors
often were when addressing the jury- thew gen-
tlemen having already made up their minds.
But although the gentleman presiding that day, had
done similarly in reviewing the evidence, he felt he
should be looking his duty if he did not endeavour to
convince him that there was no case against Forge.
He then ran through various points adduced in the
evidence, and oontended that even supposing the
veneer was stolen property, there was nothing to show
that he had any knowledge of such • state of things.
They did not find him reeking different statements, or
telling contradictory tales of bow be became of the
wood; but from the first to the last his conduct had been
that of a honest man. His client, too, had been given
an unexoeptioneble character by Mr. Babbege, who had
entrusted him not only with property, but with very ,
large sums of money. He would wired him (Mr.
Braddock) in all in his experience, whether there was a
possibility whether there was • chance of any Imre
wining to the conclusion that Purge received the
property knowing it to have been stolen—Both '
prisoners, however, were committed to the Sessions, ,
bail being accepted for their appearance.—The Court
was crowded, and the case hand nearly three hours.
OTHERY. —At the Townhall, Bridgwater, on
Monday, before the Mayor, Edward Eerie was
charged with steeling a calico bag of the value of
6d., and two bags of barley meal, value 25., the
property of Walter Pitman. The evidence through-
out seemed very clear, as he was seen by two
witnesses with the bags in his possession. Prisoner
said in Court that he picked them up on the turn-
pike-road, but • witness positively swore that he
told him that he took it from Pitausis cart, but it
, was his own property. There had been a previous
conviction.—Committed to the next Quarter
Sessions.

WINCANTON.—Coan Coaarrv.—A meeting of
the committee was held on Tuesday, when it
appeared that one hundred and forty-five tons of
coal was sold and delivered at the houses of the
poor in this parish, during the pest winter, at ed.
per cwt., and arrangements were entered into with
the Wincanton coal company to continue the supply
and delivery during the present winter at the some
price. The committee therefore earnestly solicit
the kind unistence of all owners and occupiers of
property in the perish, and hope they will be good
enough to send their donations to Mr. Clarke, stamp
office, Wincanton. This is the thirtieth year that this
excellent charity has existed in this parish.
TAUNTON.—FORTON•Te ESCAPE Or MR. BARON
Ploore—We are informed by the governor of
Taunton pot, Mr. Oakley, that Mr Baron Pigott
had a narrow escape of being injured on Tuesday
night. Whilst the learned judge was sentencing the
batch of ruffians for violating the person of Charlotte
Fearer, of Castle Corey, one of them was observed
lifting the inkstand in front of the dock, which had
been imbedded in the wood. With much secret
labour during the trio/ ho had succeeded in
" working" the inkstand from the wood in which it
was fixed, and there can be ncidoubt of his intention,
if the governor had not wrested it from his grasp.
Toe ST. Ginn's hicenee.—ln consequence of
information that • man named John Markham had
been apprehended on Friday at Taunton by Superin-
tendent Goldsmith, of the county constabulary, on
suspicion (from • description in the Polite Gazette)
that he was the perpetrator of the cruel murder of
an unfortunate girl, Emma Jackson, at a hones in
Oeorge.street, St. Giles's, some months since, Ser-
geant Thomson, of the detective department, Scot-
fand.y&rd, at once proceeded, accompanied by •
person nomad Stokes, to Taunton, with the view of
establishing the identity of Markham. Whilst
Markham was exercising with several other men in
the prison grounds, Stokes was introduced, but
could not identify any man present as the one he saw
in the company of Emma Jackson on the day she
was murdered. Markham was thereupon at once
permitted to issue forth from the precincts of the
county prison. It might be interesting to our
readers to know • little of the history of Markham.
He is thirty years of age, and of very peculiar ap-
pearance. His parents are an honest old couple living
at Shoreditch. He went for • soldier, was drafted
into the Artillery, and was discharged branded
with the letter "D." From that time be has
been • thief. His first scene of action was White.
chapel, where he committed a burglary, was
captured, and sentenced to twelve months' imprison.
meat. When liberated he become connected with
• gang of ooiners, was apprehended for uttering
counterfeit coin, and enneriled to twelve months'
imprisonment. When discharged be took to high-
way rob'iery, but was checked at the outset of this
new &Tontine by being arrested for what is known
as "putting on the hug" (gunning) on • gentleman,
and sentenced to eighteen months' imprisonment.
Upon leaving prison he gave information about his
companions for allowing him to he captured when
he "put on the hug," and they wereallapprebended,
tried, and sentenced to ten years for coining.
Shortly after he also informed against his brother for
coining, and he was tried and sent to penal servitude
for ten years. Markham then left the wit
end of London, and took a stroll into the country,
and has been four years going from London to
Somerset, his fortunes baying been very chequered,
but be seems to bear his troubles easily, although he
has been in every county prison between London
and Taunton. When told by Sergeant Thomson
that he had better turn up thieving,thd not stick to
so terrible a life, he replied; "Bless your heart, I've
been a thief all my life, and meth to be so still.
Stick to it! Right you are, serge:wt." Sergeant
Thomson left for London, Markham for Exeter.
CORSHAM.—Smone Fiat—At an early boar
on Saturday morning the inhabitants of the pleasant
little town of Coom were aroused from their
quiet slumbers by cries of fire, and the rapid roll of
the alarm drum resounding throughout the streets.
It was soon ascertained that the offices of Mews.
Randall and Saunders, adjacent to the railway station,
were enveloped in flames, that reflected an angry
glare from the darkened sky. A brisk wind pre-
veiled at the time, fortunately M a direction oon-
trory to that in which the buildings extended, or
the result might have been much more diasstrono
George Andrews, a policeman on the line, first gave
the alarm. He bad been disturbed by the frequent
recurrence of a crooking none, the twee of which ap-
peared to be involved in mystery, until a large body
of smoke, inning from the buildings, 11,40 hun
aware that • fire was raging within. He. instantly
&roused the inmates of the adjoining dwelyng-lions,
and dispatched a thassonflar for the fire engine, which,
bens promptly on the spot, sod well manned, with
an aundssca of water near, the fire was got under, ,
and ocenpletely extinguished in about ton,. bogus.
It was cheering to observe the hearty good will with
which the quarrymen, many of whom were present,
laboured at the engine, and exerted their utmost
margin to rescue from the flames every article within
reach, thus testifying the high estimation in which
the firm stand with their workmen. We are sorry
to odd that the office, many of the books, macs, and

surveys of the extensive Box-hill quarries are entirely
destroyed. The loss is estimated at not las am
£5,000, no pert of nhioh is oovered by ipobranos.

WELLS. ANNUAL TEACHIRS' PARTY. Fee
several years pairetherelhave been established, in the
district connected with St. Cuthbert's church, Sendai
schools and night schools for the benefit of the
children of tie poorer ohms, who are unable to at
tend the day schools. To teach them with of
humanity several ladies and gentlemen of this oity
have attended at the National Schools three nights
in the week, and twice on Sundays, aca given aeUr
services gratuitously towards this good mama. The
Very Bev. I. H. Johnson, Dean of Welk, who is
the vicar of St. Cuthbert's, has mobs lb an annual
endow to give an entertainment at the Deanery, to
which three volunteer teachers, together with the
masters and mistral's' and pupil-teacher" within the
district, are invited to attend, when the opportunity
Ii taken of discussing the subject of education. This
custom was not departed from this Yotr, for the
Deec's invitation was accepted by about $O persona
After tea, in accordance with the usual oushan, the
Dean; Wm. M. Foster-Methar, &q.; the Bova
W. 1•40 e, and 'T. C. Dupuis, curates at St. Guth.
bert's Church; E. B. Pllllett Faq.,Tbspktel
Collegs •W. J. Welsh, req., semehwy Se the -
tral Bailors& Schools; Mr. Allen, odmaster at
the semi; Mr. Jones, schoolmaster of the Blue Coal
School; and Mr. Morgan, of the Union School,
severally spoke of the benefits arising from education.
The Dean also thanked Mr. 'Thorley, the organist,
and also the choir, for the &hie way in. which the
services were conducted, labouring as they did under
the diadvantage of not having Qs aseisteme of the
organ. Mr. Thorley, in reply, shortly gators:l into
the subject of the renovation of the aria, and the
restoration of the church. This terminated the
speechifying Fart, and the company having re-entered
the hall, they were entertained with an acted
charade, several glees, madrigals, part-songs and
chorus, skilfully and well rendered by the membeee
of St. Cuthbert's Church choir; and also Mee loop
by Mr. Welsh, Mr. Jams, and Mile Clarke. The
wag of the evening was Gee rendered by Mr. Prime,
evidently his own compoeition, touching as the new
markets, the new organ, and other topics connected
with this city, which met with an encore, which
was kindly accorded. After some other entertsin-
ment, the company paid their adieu to their kind
host and hostess.
PRIDDY.—SUDDVf DIATIL—An old woman
named Sarah Main, aged 70 years, was found deed
in her bed on Saturday morning, at her bona in this
village. The deceased lived by herself in a small
cottage, and was last seen alive on the previous
night.

RA DSTOCK.-227rn 80wastarr Rircus.—The
' prize shooting of the above corps was contended
for on Tuesday, at Radstook, by the numbers el
the Eastern Subdivision, and the anoossedlil eau-
petitors are as follows :—Given by Captain Gram
—Class I. At 400 and 600 yarde, Private J. Battey,
13 points, let prise, silver slateh, value .44 4r
Sergeant G. Coombs, 8 points, 2nd, gold brewt pin.
value LI. Given by W. l& Naish, eq., late captain
of the corns, and Miss Hill, Paulton.—Clus 1 At
300 and 350 yards, Private Maggs, Ist prise, gold
breast pin, value ; Corporal Kean, 2nd, elver
batter cooler, value 10e. ; Private T. Tourist], 3rd
ditto, value 10e Claes & At 260 and 300 yards,
Private Hapgood, Ist prise, French time-pious,
value ; Private Honey, 2nd, silver cap, value
10s. ; Private C. Smith, 3rd, silver pencil cask
value 10s. Class 4, At 200 and 250 yards, Private
H. Ward, let prise, walnut inlutand, value 10a;
Private Young, Ind, silver pencil case, value
After the Bring was closed, the adjutant drilled
the corps a short time, when all repaired to the
Bell Inn to partake of dinner. Captain Green after-
wards presented the prises, and congratulated the
successful members, but expressed his hope that mei
year the shooting would very much improve, as he
most confess many of the members had not reached
his anticipations. After each member had responded
to the presentation, a vote of thanks was proposed
by the company to Captain Green, Mr. Neigh, and
Miss Hill, for the hearty interest they bad naiad
in the corps. The meeting closed amidst cheers.

ILMINSTER.—The mildness of the weather la
shown from the fact that roans, violets, and prim-
ness, in full bloom, ars to be sew in many place
in this neighbourhood.

BARROW GURNEY. Purer Ram:neon
This kind of winter entertainment hiving proved so
sucoessful in other villages, Dr. Hardmsc, the
incumbent of Barrow, determined to Introduce them
here, and on Tuesday evening the experiment ISM
tried. The readers were Dr. Hardman; the Rev.
H. Smith, curate of Portbury ; and Munn eaglet,
Burroughs, and Wright. The audienos seemed
much amused with the various Ouse reed, the
wonderful adventures of "John Gilpin" being
especially appreciated.
BATH.—Cocerr COURT—Th. judge, C. T. D.
Gifford. Esci., assisted by a jury, were engaged
the whole of Thursday, and half-a-day of the
previous week, in hearing an action for breach of
warranty of a horse, in which Mr. Church, Bullpen,
of the Circus, was plaintiff, end Mr. Weller, livery
stable keeper, defendant. Mr. Slack appeared foe
the former, and kir. Bartriun for the latter. There
was a long array of witnesses, whose testimony was
as contradictory as is usual in such casein The
plaintiff, it appeared, gave the defendant LIM for the
horse, described as a bay cob gelding, but subdue.
: guently finding it suffering from chronic lamanitee,
he disposed of it for £6 odd, and sued the ddendan.
for damages, on the ground of breach of warranty,
The defendant denied giving a warranty, end
I pleaded ignorance of the condition of the horse.
The jury, after being locked up for an hour and •
half, could not agree uto their verdict, and they
were discharged, leaving the litigants as they ware,
bet minus the legal expenses.

CHARITABLE BINCINTS. —me late Mr. John Griffith
Mansford, of Euborne Villa., in this city, who died on
the 31st of August last, haring by his will given the
following charitable legacies, his executors have recently
paid the LIMO, viz —To the Bath limited Hospital,
noo ; to the London Missionary Society, £100; to the
Bath Female Penitentiary. £5O; to the fund for re-
ducing the debt on Percy Chapel, Bath, £5O; and to
the Sick Man's Friend Society belonging toP
Chapel, Ar
yleChapel, and Isidy Huntingdon's Chapel,
Bath, £l9 19s. each.

TIMSBURY.—FATAL Accrue/tr. On Wednesday
morning, as three men, Jo...ph Brooks, Clarks
Parfitt, and George Smith, were engaged at their work at
the Lower Con) gre pit, some of the rubbish overhead
suddenly fell in upon them, and killed Brooks, but the
two latter, we are happy to state, were only slightly
injured. No blame can be attached to any person. The
deceased leaves a wife and five children to deplore their

FATAL AcClDlNT.—Theinquest On the body of the
boy who was killed at the boiler explosion at Cagnetta'
last week wag held at Mr. Coonab's, the Jolly Collier,
Camerton, on Wednesday, and it was found that no
blame was attached to any parties with respect to ths
accident, the boy haring no business there; and ths
jury returned •ventict of "Accidental death."

W ESTON-8 PER -M ABE —Cortege? BY TEM
CHOIRS OF rxu NEIGHBOURBOOD.—Anothigr emend
by the choirs of the neighbourhood of Weston-super.
Mare came off with much eclat at the Assembly.
rooms, on Monday evening, under the leadership of
Mr. Sommers, MB., Oxon. The room presented a
most handsome appearance, and the reserved sesta,
which were arranged throughout nearly the whole
length of the room, were tilled with ladies (in fall
dress) and gentlemen of the highest steadies in
Werton-super•Mare and its neighbourhood, among
whoa. were Lady Shelley, Hon. Mrs. Jocelyn,
Archdeacon Denison, of East Brent, and party ; Mr.
T. T. Knyfion, Lord of the Manor of Uphill; Mr..
Pigott, Lady of the Manor of Weston-super-far.;
Mr. John Cox, Mrs. Cox, sad family; Mr. Henry
Davies, Mrs. Davies, and family ; Mr. Hughes, Mrs.
Hughes, and Family; Dr. Gourley, Cantatas Harri-
son and Mortimore, Mrs. Wyatt Cobb, Mrs. Hackett,
Mimes Carrows, Mies Da Coate, and Mews. R. A.
Kinglake, W. .1. Bowyer, W. H. Young, Carus
Wilson, G. Ireland, C. F. Arundell, K Hay (Worle,)
A. Whitehead, William Smith. and W. Halcomb,
The platform was arranged in three tiers of stem
and the front was decorated with plants, ferns, Ars.
The programme, which was well arranged, contained
songs, anthems, choruses, U., and were entirely
of sacred music. Moderns &Linton Dolby, Mr. Pyna,
Mrs. Pyne, Miss Barley, and Mr. Drayton were
additional vocalists engaged by Mr. Summers for
this occasion, and their musical Solent and splendid
voices proved a treat. Madame Balaton Dolby
was deservedly eseored in her admirable rendering
of the recitative and Evening PraTer, "This n•
I lift my soul to Thee," from " Kli,' by Costa,and
rendering of the recitative and aria," What though I
owe," from " Solotoon,"by Handel,and the whole of
her other performances narrowly escaped encores. Mrs.
Pyne, in performing" Angels, over bright and fair,"
drew forth a hearty encore, a compliment awarded
to a trio, "Ti Prego" (Carsohmin), performed by
Mimi Bailey, Mrs. Pyne, and Mr. Fyne. The
respective pieces gang by the choirs IMO well and
deservedly applauded.

GLASTONBURY'. —AZiroil. OBRA? 11Akcer.—Os
Tuesday the annual great market waa hold at Glaston-
bury, and the customary prises for industry and good
behaviour on the part of the agrieulturel Wiesner, and
domestie servants wer• distributed in the Townhall.
Subsequently, a dinner wee provided at the
Hotel, Captain Hinkley, H.N., in the ehair?..o
speeches made upon the occeeion savoured strongly of
polities, although the president good humouredly
reminded the gentlemen around him that they were
not to disease political topics. air Henry A. Hoare, lu
proposing the toad of the "Army and Navy," vindi-
cated himself from an late& mod* opoo bine recently
!Mr. Gerard Start, M.P., rd•Pd°l4, his viim ce
land's policy towards Poland; and CaptainPaist
n3l Mr. R. N. Grenville both acknowledged the tom*.
In the amine of the evening • leddebY 606 MM wile
satisfactorily got threegh, sod the proceedings were of
the most sooomsful obarostor.

cLEveDoN.— a/AMBOY. .t. H. Mesa,
Bart, of Corselets Cos" has reeeatlp posseated a
handsaw stabsed-rlass wisdom,. of foliated emery
design, executed tit • 111001 able rello/41f by Mesa.
I/Erseoe, of Beeornis, us. An sante awra,
Rus Clevadoe, which has bees neatly ieseresd=
respeeted togrusumn, Mr. Morose Andrews. The
ass plessingly blended, affording • Ash sootreel, sad
the whole forme • most desirable improvement in that
nell-designed little church.