The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1864-01-05 00:00:00

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DOItCHEBTER.—A GOOD ACTUAL—Yr. Loveless,
the well-known hunt of the Giorgi Inn' showed his
liberality to the poor at tlAs festive portion of the year
by making a large quantity of eaorlleux pea soup •sal
giving it away to all who came for it. 4 considerable
numb°, of Poor Persons availed themselves of his
liberality, which was made known to them by •
venerable bellman announcing the fact.
THE Staaos.—As an instance of the mildness uf the
season we are informcd that • row of broad beans are
now in flower in a garden belonging to Mr. Bart, the
keeper of Fordington gate on the South-Western
Railway. This is certainly • very extraordinary circum-
stance, and shows the extreme mildness of the weather
at this time of the year.
Maaassing in Ilion LIFE —On Tends, morning
Major William Davis, of H.M. Beard Staff Corps, led
to the hymeneal sitar Mary Jane Theresa, youngeA
daughter of the late Thousaa Coekenm, Esq. of Frame
St. Quinton. The interesting event took place at St.
Peter's Church, which was crowded with spectators, and
much interest was manifested in the proceedings. Tin
bridal party started from the residence of G. J.
Andrews, Faq., of South-street, ten carriages being
employed in conveying them to the Church,
the party numbering about 30. On arriving at Bei
seared edifice the marriage ceremony wad performed by
the Bev. E. Ludlow, of Martinstown. The bride wore
• splendid white morie antique dress, with a very
graceful Honiton lace veil. The bridesmaids were the
Miaow Bessie and Isabella Andrews, and the Misses
Annie and Jane Dasherood. Their attire consisted of
white glace silk, covered with white muslin, spotted
with scarlet, lace fall,, and pretty wreaths, in which
holly was entwined. After the ceremony was coon-
eluded the bridal party again repaired to Mr. Andrews'
house, where the wedding breakfast, provided by Mr.
Howe, was partaken of. In the evening the happy
party left, amidst the congratulations of their friends,
and proceeded to Southampton.
Bosocou Prerr BassioNa.—Taesday.—Before the
Mayor, (J. Bishop, is'eq.,) J. F. Hodges, M. Devenish,
and IL Davis, &qrs.
MILL-STREIT DI cr.a. William Garrett, of
Fottlington, was summoned by Joseph Smith, of the
same place, for using threatening language towards
him. Mr. Weston appeared for the Mfence.—Corn-
r- tiara slid he lived in Mill-street, and defendant re-
within one house of him. On the night of
y, the 19th, between 12 and 1 o'clock, he heard
tt ray that he would burn his (Smith's) house
down, and all that were in it. He did not know to
whom the words were addressed. as Garrett was in his
house, the door of which was closed. Witness was
then outside his own house, having been called out of
bed by • neighbour. He had not spoken to defendant
for the past 18 months. Having heard what he said,
witness went to the police -station to snake • complaint,
and then returned home again, when be heard de-
fenslant's wife say, "William, don't set lire to the
curiains," but he did not hear what reply defendant
made. He was afraid if tiarrett was not prevented he
would carry his the at+ into execution. —Cross-ex•
amine]: I id not Wier Garrett to fight with him on
the night in location, and did not taunt him about
Mr. Moule paying his house-rent. He heard de-
fendant say, "I'll set fire to -- Joe, and burn
him and sill that's in the prensises."—Thomas and
Hannah Pulnuin hu.band and wife, who reside n, it
door to defendant, proved hearing the threats
made ascot, which they %bought appbed to themselves as
well as to kisnith.—Defendant was bound over to keep
the peace, himself in £lO, and to find a surety for his
better behaviour in • similar sum for three calendar
months The recognisance, having been entered into,
thr ems was dismissed.
STALLING A P• 111 or BOOT& —John Bishop, •
labourer, was, brought up in custody charged with
stealing • s.air of hoots, the property of Mr. White,
draper, ,d High Esst-street —lt appeired that on the
24th December, about five o'clock, prisoner was going
down the street, when be took away a pair of boots
which were bongo', outside the shop. In doing this, how-
ever, lie was seen by a led in Mr. %Vlsite's eintiloy, who
at once informed him of what he had seen. Mr. White
pursued prisoner, overtook him, and brought him and
the boot* back to the shop. and P.C. Mitchel sent after,
who Intim 0 hii, in the st,tion•holiee.—Prionner made no
defence, and min co,o,,,utte I for trisl at the beg-ions.
V AGRA r.—Ou Moliday a vagrant, sa,sed J,,1111
Tor, was drought before the Mayor charged with
vagrancy, having been found sleeping under some straw
at I,Pling.un.—Conitnltted for seven days.
DolisltT EPIPHANY 81INSIONN. The general

quarter sessions of the peace for this counry sill
commence this day (Tuesday) at the Shirohall.
Dorche.ter, and on the following day the court will
sit for the trial of prisoners, the calendar at present

containing the following : :William Lung, ;Waling
two watches at Weynomth ; John Wilson and John
Morris,stealing a gold watch at Weymouth; Joseph
Legg, olotainiug by false pretences at Wylie Regis;
Emily Bri‘tow and Jane Long, stealing from the
person at &ninon ; Charles Page and John Patti-
(err, stealing two pairs of boots at Wimliorne
Moister; Jobs %%nay, h. asebreaking at Cranbonie ;
Elizabeth NMI', stealing • frock, &c., at Dorchester ; •
Charles Chenits, stealing wearing apparel at \Vim.
la.rne Minster; John Shaw, stealing • *bawl at Over
C 4 laptop ; John Edwards, stealing a pair of
tn.wsers at Fordington ; Henry Eyre*, stealing hay
at lilandford ; Aaron Turner, stealing rabbit traps
at N.•thirtmry ; Charles Bishop, stealing a pair of
boots at mrchcater ; Llewellyn Leag, housebreaking
at Toiler Porcorein. Os hill: Charles Strickland
and George Cheesinan, stealing cheque book, fr.c.,
at Bland(ord ; James Peach, assaulting constable at
I.)me Regie ; Robert Bead, embezzling money at
Blandon! ; Richard Bolton, cutting and wounding
at Dorchester.

Tllll OLD AND Saw YE•R.—Aooording to custom
the hells of St. George's Church, Porilington, rung
out the old year in muffled peals. Some time prior
to the birth of the new year muffled peals were
wafted forth from the tower ; but as the reign of
1563 was drawing to a close, its dying moments
were announced by a mournful solemn knell. No
sooner, however, the hour struck which inaugurated
the birth of the present year, than the mufßes were
removed, and a right merry peal was given in
honour of its birth. The toe bells of St. Peter's
Church, as also those of Charminster, likewise
honoured the reign of 1564 with merry peals.
RADIPOLE. —Tee 3ferritio.—A tea, in aid of the
final for the re.terati )))) of the church tu this •ilhige,
took place no Wednesday, in • corn afore. kindly lent
by Mr. Hopkins. The a tine place had the day previous
Loan at the,disposal of the Weymouth %IP Corps, who
dined there, when it 1.14.1 decorated for the coca.ion,
sod rent, ined in that state for the tea meeting. A large
larty, numbering nearly 2,10. were present, and partook
of • espital tea, after which • magic lantern and an
electtifying machiee were exhittited. The fanner was
shown ay J. laorendli Peal., of Weymouth; and afforded
much amusement ; whilst the late, r, t•reahled over by
the Rev. F.. Johnson, caused so end of inn. The
meeting was of the mo.t barnioniens dearription, and
*very ono left apparently pleased SIM delighted.
WCYMOUTH --Poitormi PRTTY !BRANUM!, TOM-
day.—lfefore the Moyer and J. .tyling, Esq.
HAWKING POIATIIT WITHOVT A Ltcncsr.— Charles
Furs.. of Dorchester, was *am ~,,, ned for hawking
poultry from home to house, contrary to C 1,,, previsions
of the Weytnonth Markets and Pier Act. .P(
Harvey laiil on Tumolay morning he taw defendant
hawking poultry from honse to house. Defen•
dant denied that the day was Tuesday, it was Thursday.
He was not hawking the liir.l•, he was ooly
them where ordert 0 —The Mayor mid no person was
better acquainted with the laws of the town than
defendant, and he should therefore flue him sa. and
costs.

SUXDAT OAMBLINO.—Thotnas Coleman, 12, Henry
How•rd. John Uh•rles 14, Edward Gill. 16, •nil
iteery Gill, 17, four boye. were mumnioned for 01,4
pitch and tom. —With the exception of llowent all
tlie other del...wt.-111bl apie-ared.— P.C. Mitchell proved the
case. On Sunday he went at the back of the poor home
where he found defendants pLying pitch and totm—Tbe
Mayer P•i4 ili.frielentii ought to attend a place of
worihip budead if kimbling. Great coinelainta had
been made about the pitch and tom Id tying in the
town. Ile mid that pcniont thus found could be com-
imittel to gaol fur n th'• hand labour as vagrant..
lie therefoni cautioned them es to their future conduct,
end di.nde...d tloln nilravnttnt of amts.

DEATH OF A RIFLE VoLUNTEFILIW; regret to an-
nounce that the I,u•y hand of death has again struck
down another victim in the rsnk. of ourritle corps, thin
tisue l'rivate C. Stow, eldesst sou of Mr. Stole. landlord
of the Star inn, falling beneath its reusoueleas luind. On
Tuesday when the corps marclunl to 'ode Hill deceased
put on his uniform for the psirpose of joining hi.
brethren in arm.. but after doing in he was Jabot
unwell, and could not go. lie returned home, where on
thwfollowing day he died.

FANCY itAAAIt. We 'hear that the proceeds of the
sido of fancy work at the Royal Hotel last week. in •id
of tho religious kn.l local societies in the town,
amounted to about £9O which after payment of en•
ycoses will be applied as follows :—Ths Infirmary £25 ;
rioreas Soci ty: L 5 ; Church Missionary Society. L'a/ ;
Church Pastoral Aid Society, £2O; and Jews' Society,
£lO.

CHRIATMAS AT TUE UNION. —Oa Chriattna.s day
the inmates of the Union, numbering atiout 140,
were regaled with • capital dinner of roast beef an.l
plum pudding, which Mill washed down by a pint
of strong beer to each pinion.
A Boos TO Tile PUBLIC. —We are pleased to be
able to inform the public that the inconvenience to
which they have been en long subjected,ovring to the
inefficient postal arrangements for the night post,
will soon be remedied. Instead of having to post
lettere for London at eight o'clock perhaps another
boor will be granted, as • communication from the
General Post.rdlioe has arrived, stating that the
Postmaster-General has already made arrangements
for conveying the mail to Dorchester by rail instead
of as heretofore by • mail cart. For this great boon
the public bays to thank our townsman, Mr. G. J.
1, outer, who was the first to proimed in the matter.
wading out a p tition, which obtained a great
number of signatures, and which in due order was
forwarded to the proper (matter. At the conclusion
of the Borough Petty Semions, at the Guildhall, on
Tuesday, the Mayor read the following letter, which
had been sent to him on the subject
Geoeral Net 011144,
24th Dec 1863,
sin directed by the PIMMUter-Gleseral to
.k..,wiedge the receipt of • memorial from the
inhabitants of Weymouth, respecting the transmission
of the London night mad from Wityinonth. and to
inform you that his lordship has already atithorMed the
einployaient of the railway to Dorchester for the
purpose druidism the later despideli desired by the
inhabitants.
The errangement will be carried into effectas soon es
the neoesaary preparations has been made.
jam, Sir.
Your Obedient Servant,
F. HILL
H. Donnish, be., Mayor.
FA.Nor Bsissa. —A sale of work and fancy
articles in aid of the (nods of the religious and local
societies in the town bok plane at the Royal Hotel

Assembly Room on Tuesday and Wednesday after-
uoous. The room was decorated with fiags and
evergreens, whilst the numerous tables covered with
fancy articles, with a huge Christmas tree in the
centre, gave it a most charming sod novel Amer-
rice. The bazaar was attended by a great many
ladi,w and gentlemen, and, judging from the
business transacted, we should iinagine that a con-
siderable sum of money was realised. Almost
hid from sight, behind two small prettily decorated
firs, was Jones's little quadrille band, who dispensed
a good selection of music at intervals. The principal
feature of attraction on Miss Greaves's stall was an
oval-shaped mirror, the frame consistingof ornamental
loaves and flowers, beautifully executed in leather,
by that lady, which attracted much attention, and
was deservedly admired. This stall was almost
entirely devoted to small fancy articles, which were
arranged with much judgment and taste. Mn.
Goode and Mrs. Coles had a very pretty stall, on
which was displayed some fine specimens of needle-
work and fancy articles. Owing to the united
efforts of Mrs. sod Miss Clapton a very pretty collec-
tion of articles was displayed. Amongst some of
them were children's frocks and other articles,
embroidery, and innumerable fancy goods. A very
pretty stall was presided over by the Misses Elliots,
the business of which was almost confined to light
fancy thing., and work. At the bottom of the
ri.oni, behind a screen, the Madera Sydney Nlilledge
and George Bosworth were doing a thriving trade
by exhibiting a walking doll, at the small charge of
twopence to each pereon. This, of course, was
patronised by juveniles principally,but still children
of larger growth were to be seen paying the admission
fee,and walking behind the screen. Mir Coode'sstall
was nicely arrayed with s variety of choice fancy
articles, and some handsome embroidery work,
which a good sale was effected. Through the joint
exertions of Mrs. Milledge, Mrs. Robertson, and
Mrs. Talbot, their table had • tine display of articles
suited, we should think, almost to the requirements
of every one. The Jews' stall waa a very handsome
one, over which were two small fir treat laden with
fancy articles. Purchasers at this place were moat
assiduously waited upon by Messrs. C. Greaves sod
Andrews, who, we fancy, netted • tolerable amount
of cash. The principal feature of the exhibition,
however, was • very tine fir tree, laden with small
fancy articles, as well as oranges and nuts, which
the juveniles extensively patronised. We do not
know theamonnt collected, but we should think the
bazaar will Le the means of adding something con-
siderable to the funds uf the religious and local
societies of the town.

A V•LUADLIL CARIIO.—TiA Spanish brig, Jean
Maria, laden with tobacco, which came into the
harbour about three weeks ago, having sustained
considerable damage during the late gales, has now
discharged her cargo, and was hauled up on Mr.
Boaaant's slip on Monday for repairs. Since she bu
been ia port the Customhouse officials have kept a
strict watch over her cargo, which ia now in a store
waging to he consigned to London. The cargo con.
sista of 1,312 hales of unuianufactured tobacco, .ach
bale weighing about I cwt., the duty on which alone
is enormous. The cargo of the Jcsu Maria is
the most costly that hu over perhaps arrived in the
harbour.

CHURCH DzconanoNa. —Some of the ladies in
the town have been very busily engaged in de-
°orating the churches this year, and the manner in
which the decorations have been performed reflects
the greatest credit upon all engaged. That hand-
some edifice, St. John's Church, irin.t take
the precedence, for the decorations there are
on a very extensive scale, and in a most
artistic manner. The walls are covered with
beautifully-formed 'Scripture texts, made of leaves
and ferns, as also with various devices, the effect id'
which is exceedingly striking and pretty. The
pulpit and reading desk are very tastefully decorated
with evergreens, holly, and fir leaves, intermixed,
which winds in wreaths around them. On the
former the monogram "1. H. S." is beautifolly
worked in holly berries, and the whole of the design
shows much taste and ingenuity. The baptismal
fount is also nicely decorated with various kinds of
shrubs, whilst the pillars are encircled with wreaths
of evergreens, the whole of which gives the sacred
building a fairy•like appearance, which is well worth
paying a visit to ace. St. Mary's Church, although
not no much decorated as St. John's, is much
more so than lug been the case for late years. The
handsome pillars were entwined with evergreens,
tasteful festoons banging from each of them. The
effect was pretty, and certainly was much admired.
The other places of worship were slightly decorated.
LIVIA CoI.PS INTELLIGFNCE.— On Tuewlay afternoon
the rifle cures of this tows amenibleil at Pm Usild•
hall for the purport, of being inspected by the Adjutant,
at Corfe Ilia. Ito ei.rpv was heeded by their brass
band, and under the command of Ensign Tigarl pro-
coo-hodnn their march. and after a somewhat dirty
I walk arrived at their destination, 11009 after which the
I inspection took place. At the conclusion the men were
I invited to a by C•plein Threslicroind the priwmat
the late rifle shooting distributed to the successful shots.
The invitation to dine being alone confined tom one
representative of the four papers in the town we
an, noel& to give a report of ilia pmceedings, but the
I following is the list of mix, awarded t—A ail'ier cep,
value £5, rromented by J. It. Then--her, E.,., Sergeant
L-e. The officers' pr;ses. Fleet prize, value Lk Private
Warren ; aecond, £2. Private Phillip.; third, El fie.,
Priest* W. nerd ; feerth, ills, Private G. weird,
Prises for recruits. First prize, El 10e., l'rivate Bead ;
second, Cl. Private Steven,. Mn.. Ralston's prize of
ge,, private Brazier. Mr. Vincent's prize, valued
at kg its., Private Bowe. The silver medal, preisentsd
by J. T. Tronchnril, F:ci.. Sergeant Lee. Tbenfemlaera'
prises. First, £7. Mesta Parsons; second, £2, Private
W. Criektney: third, Cl, Captain Thresher; fourth,
10s.. Ensign Tigard. The Maycr's prise, of the value
of E 2 25.. Private C, Criekmay. A powder desk given
Iby Mr. Russell, Private Brown. The Captain's medal,
Private Parsons.