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The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-11

NAST STOKE.

the marriage of Mr. John lied,
Om Tuesdar, 2Stli MAY.
eldest son of Mr. Mead, of Monastery Farm, Haat
Lit'worth, to Miss Tucker, youngest daughter of Mr.
Tucker, of St. Andrews Farm, West Lulworth, wee per-
formed by the Rev. A. M. Hodgson, vicar of East Stoke.
The spectators were numerous, and after waiting a short
time the bride arrived with the father and bridamaida
Th. party presented a veryrretty appearance, the bride
wore • white satin dress with a wreath of orange blossoms
and a long veil,the bridentaids were the bride's sisters and
the three Hisses Mead (meters of the bridegroom) who
wore dresses and bonnets of pale olive green, trimmed
with bright cardinal silk. During the ceremony the
school children strewed the trath (rem the church with
flowere,the newly writhed couple being sprinkled with rice
on reaching the carriage, many were the coegratelations
of friends and numerous the wishes for the future
happiness of the bride and bridegroom. The following
evening Mr. Tucker, of St. Andrews Farm, kindly gave to
all his work.people with their wiles and families • supper,
which arm heartily enjoyed and many wishes for the
bride's future happiness were expressed.
ZAJIT LIILWORTEL

TIM children of the Catholic schools here were easiphypd
on Wednesday last by Ilr. Gordon, one of Her Majeety's
Inspectors. There were 53 children presented foresamine.
tion. and the inspector spoke in the highest terms of the
etlideney of the children of the sth, ste, and ex.6th
standards, and the general order and appointments of the
sehooL The new school which 4 a commodious and well
ventilated building was erected about five years ago by the
late Yr. Weld, who ever took a deep interest in the educe-
tion of the working drawee
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-11

OUR SUBURB 01 RECTOR,
re th gdaor. _

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Sir,—The Rector wanta to "see what steps" can be
taken to throw fresh force into the work of Christ in
the parish. Amour those "steps' should be steps
into the parish of him and his household. If he wants
to be "one around whom all the Christian influence bf
the town may gather—a sort of sun to this solar
system—hadn t he better live in the town? Other.
wise he'll only have cometa in his solar system--one
centre ,4 their orbit at Portmore. Even our plucky
Mayor lives near tAe atop. Gathering Christian in-
fluence round Portmore suggests a camp meeting.—
Yours truly, Ori wrro aka vu Lrvi mr,AR Eta Woax.
Melcombe Regis.

THE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL RESTRICTION.

To the Editor.

Sir,—lf your writer " Macon*" had carefully read
between the lines of the Collegiate School correspon-
dence he might have seen that the "degrading restric-
tion" was ~uietiv dropped in 1875, being too hot to
bold; but the difference between the headmaster and
trustees continued. I want to know why the rule was
made.

The tru4ees are good F upporters of the rights of
properly, and St. Mary's Chur.h pews are nearly all
private property. Did they want to force the boys to
St. May's to raise the price of the pews?
Did they want these liberal young gentlemen to
swell the oifertory ? Schoolboys so delight in "putting
In the plate."
We, it advisable to keep headmaster., who are
generally kinm in school, in fear of • selmou against
pride and rudeness outside?
Was there a danger of the coltere boys going ff an
• sun Heed choir to St. John'a? . _

Did St. Mary e 000gregation need to be pushed off
the pavement by the college boys, and so taught
humility?
Are there so many wise ladies at Bt. Mary's
100 boys or so were wanted to k•ep the co
between the sexes! . .

Were the boys to try and melt the Rectoc's heart
after halfpaet twelve and get the service shortened?
Or, was the rule an invention of die evil one, to
make boys disgusted with long services, long sermons,
long marches to Ind from church, and long " reverend"
rule ?
Is the rule in force now,. or. not

Are its evil results repaired?
I commend these queries to Mr. Greaves's umpire,
Mr. Robert Baxter, ali..uld he really be called in, to
give another "Saints' Rest."—Yours truly,
Wraar or Urns Porn.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-11

WORTH lIIKEDIATE ATTENTION.

PHOTOGRAPHY I PHOTOGRAPHY II

no you want your PORTRAIT TAKEN
artistically and chow, or do you wants good
PICTURE FRAME? Than go to the PHOTO.
GRAPHIC GALLERY of
THOMAS oßicto,

NUT TEI RZCTOIT,

HIGH4TREET. FORDINGTON, DORCHSSTIR.

Portraite taken daily. Picture Frames made to
arder—a variety kept in stock. Dealer in Works ol
Art. Photographs, Drawings, or other Works of Art
Mounted at a Moderate Charge.

PLLLIE NOTI THE ADDR/48-

NEXT THE RECTORY,

HIGHSTREZT. FORDINGTON. DORCHENIZR.

WILLIAM TILLEY,

BUILDER. ec.
PRINCES STREET, DORCHESTER,
INFORMS the Public and the Trade that he
lumps a STOCK of CEMENT, PLASTER,
Drain Pipes, Closet Pans and Traps, Oven litus, Fly.
Bricks. Deals, Slates, Bridgwater TO.. Garden
14'1ng of Different Patterns, Tem Cotta V and
Weireat other Fancy Articles of the same
• V•IIETT OF

itEADY-WOILKED HEADSTONIII.
Of different Designs, kept in Stock for SALE, and may
be mean at the Sines Wow, Puns-Lax; or at Eau-
DCXOI in Puxone-eturr (next to the Dome County
Hospital.

PHOTOGRAPHY.

WILLIAM ROGERS,

19, HIGH WEST-STREET,

DORCHESTER,

(orpoerri THE 0011SYl NALL. )

CARTE DE VISITE, 3 for 2a. 6d., 8 for 4s. Id., 12
for 6s.

Out-door Views of every description—Raddenose,
Churches, Wedding Groups, Ao., in the beet style of
the Art.

Pottraita anlargad to any doe and finiahad n Black
and White, in Water, or in Oil.

Pictures freed In say style. Old frames re-gilded
"pal to now.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-11

(C )..
P. E. L. Budge (C.)

WIILDORNE.

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five D. R.V.—A full-drew parade of this corps took Place
on Thuraley. There were present Captain Lloyd-Jones,
Lieut. T. D. B. Rawlins, Sub-Lieut. C. J. C. Raiding,
Bugle-Major Mackenzie, Quartermaater-Sergeant Sudden,
six sergeants, and 50 rank and file. The band was in
attendance. The company was exercised in the new
drill of attack and battalion movements, which were done
remarkably welL After an hour and a half's drill the
parade was dismissed.
Coecant.—A concert took place at the Corn I:change
on Wednesday evening in aid of the "Eurydice Food"
The concert commenced at eight o'clock with en overture
"Lampe" by F. Herald, by the Wicoborne Harmonic
Society. Mr. C. Fletcher taking first violin. Kiss Budden
piano and Mr. Whitehead Smith, harmonium, " Beauty's
Sleep" was nicely sung by Miss Cox, of Ringwood, and
We was followed by a trio by Morse, beautifully played
by Mr. C. Fletcher. Mr. Whitehead Smith, and Miss
Buddea. Mr. T. Joyce then sang "The King's Highway"
in excellent voice. A solo on the violin "Legend)" by
Wieniawski, brought out in all Its beauty of execution,
rapidity of movement, and finish in style the playing of
Mr. C. Fletcher, who was rapturously applauded. Kre.
J. H. Austen then sang "In the Gloaming.- by A F.
Harrison, favoured with a voice of excellent crompeas and
rich tone this lady sang in a moat pleasing style, and in
response to an enthusiastic encore favoured the COMpaloy
by singing a sprightly ditty, "All go a hunting to-day.
The Rev. E. P. and Mrs. Trceman then wag • duet
"Lee... Summer Luta," which was also re-demanded,
their voices blended very nicely. In the second part Miss
Cox sang "11l follow thee" in first-class style, and was
deservedly encored. Miss Budden then played • solo on
the pianoforte Impromptu," by Schubert, and was
loudly applauded. "The Sailor's Grave:* a fitting song
for such an occasion, was feelingly wing by Kr. T. Joyce,
and in response to an encore he gave with equally good
effect, "The Pilgrim of Love" A solo (violin)
"Cavatina," by Rat, and "Tarantella," by Sainton, were
played with brilliant effect by Mr. C. Fletcher. Scott
Gatty's song—" True till Death- was feelingly sung by
Kra J. H. Aintan, and encored, and the march
" Militaire," by F. Seotson Clerk. was capitally Played
by the Harmonic Society. The concert closed with the
National Anthem. The concert was • decided success'
the reserve seats were all filled, as were also the greater
pert of the second Nate. The proceeds amounted to over
.C2O, and after paying all expenses the sum of ZII will be
sent to the Eurydice Fund.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-11

COALS 1 COALS ! 1 COALS II I

ROBERT HILL.
26, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER,
Begs to inform the Nobility, Gentry, Clergy, and his
customers generally that he is now supplying the
following descriptions of COALS :
WALISEND, BIILLO 0 P'ORKST
CLAY C DEAN
TALK 0191168
* BILL, RADSTOCK
SIN „ITH/Y MALTING.
SILKNTONK CVLM ND OOKZ,
R. H. desires to call special attention to the,
TALK 0' TH' HILL COAL, which he can eiroogir
recommend for household purposes.
All nsals., by track load, at reduced pekes.
Bridgwater Tiles, kc., and Grindstones.
Agent for tAc WiltsAire Back Iliriwg Ooragreng.
DepOta at the Great Western and South Western
Stations, Dorchester.
Orders received at 26, South-street, or at the office,
Great Western Railway Station, will receive prompt
attention.
coa, delivered free in Dorchester sod Fordiagton„
and at moderate rates in the country.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-11

HOW TO MAKE A BUTT OF ONESELF.

To at Editor.

Dear Sir, —ln my -coln—ewhat diacuuive readings I
rams on the following verse in an old parody on
the old song, Toby Fillpot. Can you or your readers
tell me the speciality of • Dorchester butt, and is it
aimed at the eve@ @rads, or km hogs head& —Y..ors,
EXQUIIII.
" When you chance in the docclays to sit at your ease.
A pint of sweet Mountain, as old as you please,
With • bottle of lord soda...liter allay.
Then of honest old 'Mingo' a pint poor away.
Pop to nutcase, one slice from a cucumber cut,
And then drink till you're full as • Dorchester butt"

GREEN STRIPS BY THE ROAD-SIDE.
To tise &titer.
. •

Sir,—Some time ago I read an account in your
columns of a meetiag of the vestry at Wyke, when
wane were ordered t be taken to ascertain the legality
of an enclosure lately made in the Wyks-road in front
of a large house building there, above and on the
Workhouse aid.; can you, sir, tell us what has been
done or is doing, and, wore, what should be dons and
who ought todo It' Further enclosures are threatened ,•
and when, as is probable, a footpath on that Bide of
the road is required for the public accommodation, It
will be found all too late. The space has been enclosed.
As this is one of our loveliest walks, it would be a
thousand pities to permit it, if proventable.—Yours
respectfully, A Wzywoun WTILICBT.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-11

OILANBORIffi.

PETTY Semmes. Thurolay.—Before Mr. G. Churchill,
and Mr. Hector llociro;
.. .

J•1IIW8 Adams, of Gussets All Saints, who did not
appear, was summoned for having been drunk on the
highway at Handley. on the 3rd inst P.C. Hann proved
serving the summons and also the offence, and the defen-
dant who is n ~k 1 offender was find 10a and B.t. costs, or
14 days hard labour in default..
JIMICI Kea& chimney sweeper of Cranhorne. was
summoned for having been drunk and riotous is that
town on the Bth inet —The defendant pleaded 'nifty and
was fined 10a and is dd., costa, or 14 days' hard labour,
allowed a week to pay..
—-.- . , .

Williams Colborne and Prone Sainebury, of Forditsgbridge,
wens summoned foe having .men drook nod disorderly at
Alderbolt, in the perish of Cranborue, Glib
co the font
Gslborise Welded guilty and wee fined ss. and 7s. coda—
P.C. Trowbridge Droved the offence against Ssitusbury,
who did not appear and he was fined Si. and gs. costa, or
14 days hard labour.
Stephen Worsham, of Handley, was rommoned for
allowing his horse to stray on the highway at the same
place on the 14th inst.—Wined L. and Ti costs.
John Wale, of Doobend St Mary, Wilts, was summoned
for allowing his hone to stray on the highway at
Wimborne St Giles, on the 16th inst., was fined ls. and
10. emeta.

-71oAn7ey the elder and JciAN Joy the younger. of Three
Legged Cross, was fined Is. and 7e costi. for allowing his
cow to stray on to. highway, on the SUL inst., to. latter
k and Ss. costs, for allowtmt two cows to stray on the
highway at the game tame and place.
These cases only osupied to. magistrates 40 minutes.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-11

WVICE MG'S.

Cormnnomis roa Fienninms. —A coffee-bouse is to
he erected to-day on the Cb..f I beach for the use of the
11.bermen. The kind lady who hu thus thought of •
thirsty clue may rest assured that the good work wUI he
blessed with escellent remits,, for mg tn. drinkbng of
in.gicuing liquor dose much buns among • hard. Working
body of men. Sous dos= years ago • 'imam attempt
wee made eg Portland ; but, owing to the building being
put too our the gee, the budding wag washed down, end
eves the framework on which it was erected was torn up
by the violence of the wane.

Assistaat Px.rnaster Hume, to the
Boricaeren, dm Hoskins. Period of service expires.
Ildruar.—lorty recruits for the 18fith Regiment
arrived from the depot at Bury (Lancashire) on Tuesday
Dtti RAILWAY—At Rodwell Statioe the railway is
b 4 doebi. The stone tragic is so great that it has
meglim said • double Ils• is required tMengheet.
Casson CIF MIMICIDLIT kzeimns. —An the
ministers olio leave Portland this summer Sr. the Revs.
A_ T. Hocking and J. 8. Robinson, Wesleyan gee. H.
Beep*"' Bible Christian; and Rev. T. Brown, prholseee
tb Moothst.
CILICILIT.-11 match was played on Thursday between
the Portlaad Club and the Thuaderm, when Portland
scored 112 in the first innings, and thus beet the
Thundered. who only scored 36 and el On Saturday the
pertispders played the Basement and be them in •
single Miriam with it runs to Imre.
CIVIL EIZATICZ ELLIIIIIATION.—LLLVII an •xarnination
wee held in order to fill a certain number of vacancies in
the civil service. The nominations were distributed
amongst the various convict prison., and two young men
were nominated at Portland, and had been examined
It is feared it will be from some ison•rasioal re• 1100 if
ul paiL
gergitdons.—On Sunday morning. between 10 and
11, about forty of the convicts were confirmed at the
Prison March. In the afternoon II boys and five aids
were coefirmd at St. Peter's Churcis, by the Lard
Bishop of the Diocese, who My. them e k
Ths orelmation of 1161 boys from KItS bosoewua
took dims on Monday at St John's Church, Weymouth,
whoa the young profaners were remolded to the &Amp
by the driphia of the Idp. the Mor. Jades Payton.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-11

EDWARD WRIGHT

BE(' mpsctf ully to inform the Nobility,
Clergy, (sentry , and the Public generally, that
he has PURCHASED the BUSINESS is above.
Having bad many years experience in the various
branches 01 the Trade, both in London and the
Provinces, and beinc now supplied with a complete
Stook of new materials hopes by strict attention to
all Orders entrusted to him to merit • share of public
patronage
Norlca.—A written warranty given for all orders
and estimates for !spars.
E. W. has in Sto* Landaus, Broughams--new and
second hand, Stanhope Photons. Ponr-wheel Dog
Carts, Pony Photons, and Pony Traps, wkick he Li
now selling at a groat reduction in price to make room
for his new stock now in program.
April 16th WEL
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-11

BATH AND WZBP OP =GLAND SOCIZTY.
OXIO/16. MOPDAT.
(4Mka).

This old society opened ite show-yard today on the
largest exhibition of implements that it bee ever collected.
In addition to these it shows cattle show toga bones.
poultry, pictures, dowers, the working of implement,
and the shoeing of bones. Among exhibitors we need
scarcely say Dorset will be powerfully represented; bet
the catalogue is guarded as strictly as a Turkish Harm
and who the exhibitors are will scarcely be known until
las Prime are declared. Why this secrecy f Then is
arwolja addblf now. Pad if Ike Judges go away the public
woo bring thaw up to tlpoir Favor form You
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-11

MR. GREAVEB'B BENEDICTION.

Sir,—When Mr. Greaves pronounces the Monodic.
thos he always says "May," etc., "with you &IL"
Other clergymen say "with .14 all ;" I have even
heard the Bi.hop thus pray for a blessing on himself
with the rest. 'Twould be no hurt to Evangelicalism
If the clergyman clamed himself with the people who
want the blessing.—Yours, Antis.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-11

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

THE HEALTH EMPEROR OF

OEKMANY.

A telegram received fr.m the German Ambaaay
to-day (Monday) states the Emperor's health is
favourable. Ike Majesty has bad • fair amount of
Net, and hie improved condition id without change.

EXPLOSION AT CLEVELAND.

Ai eaploeion occurred in Park Pit, Cleveland, this
(Monday) morning. Fire men were aeverely injured

• GENTLEMAN AND TWO GY HIS SONS
DROWNED WHILST BATHING.

Mr. Edward Spender, chief proprietor of the
We:Wm Morning News. and two of ha* eons were
drowned on Sunday (yesterday) afternoon, while
bathing at White Sande, near Plytu mth.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-11

THE COLLEOLLTE SCHOOL.
To this ?Mao,.

Dear Disomis,—ln your la-s-t7Stter filling to over.
flowing • cup of praise to the Rector, you render
justice to Mr. Ellis by emphatically saying " Let
right be done." Amen to that say ehtereaffis of your
readers. That your advocacy may make Itself felt, is
the earnest prayer of your mutant reader, H.

PHYSICIAN!
To Ow Zdator.
Sir,—Among the quotations. the gems f an eloquent
sermon on Sunday, I caught the word. " Love mercy,"
and I thought of an elderly man with • family turned
out of bin " sit."—Yours, HMO.

Mr. F,dditur,—They tell I the Rector do go to a
warm place in the winter—Nice, Nice, they be always
goyim. But Mr. Edwards do think of us and send us
blankets, and that's Nice for us. Some ow, I think.
Mr. Edwards is our minister, caws he don't go awn
when tie cold without undin us normethin.—Your
obedient servant, Tom.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-11

THE ROWING CLUB.

A mooting of this club was held on Tuesday evening
last, at the Council chanalwir, when it was resolved to
invite Mr Harker to accept the captaincy of the club.
This gentleman, whom energy in everything he under-
takes is well known, has accepted the captaincy, and if he
does not sive the Club a great impetus, it wW not be front
lack ol effort on his pert.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-04-23

POOLE

Tim Town Clot haa received • letter from the Local
goverment Board expressing satisfaction at learning that
the To Council have entered into contracts for scavanll-
bacthe borcaudi.
members of the "Training Ship - Juvenile Temple
of Li .D.T. gave an entertainment in the Temperance-hen
on Monday ernming, ender the leadenddp of Kr. K. 8.
Sham These entertainments are very popular, and the
hell wee crowded.
A own= of anaMenre gave • dramatic entertainment
at the kwlelnçs Hotel Aiestobly Room on Monday even-
ing. mimes filch well DlcslhiMt The pieces performed
was*, deems Birle, the Mambo Lover" and the
farm " Three Pair of Lovers, or Mir la the Dark." The
antertminment wale sacceerfel one.
Ms Poore MUNICIPAL Ilocrum Permoxr. —ln the
Omesson Pleas Division of Her Mnisetes Lot Court of
junta on Wednesday, the 13olicitral pier Harding.
raidQC. MP.) made an antliration an Wof behalf
aresel udfra. psitioner. that an early day
&Odd be fixed or the Marina of the aura and It was
acagnitaid7 arranged that UM alTugaista should be heard
on Wednesday the fith of May.
Acumen—Do Picador hut • roma_ tow nern•d
Mime Dm" 80111 of Mr. Ltaillwaggen Warta
Poole, met with • wises at •
steam saw. By ems intim or Oboe liburert hand
esie in wn.a, with the ow, and the Mimi= be Kw-
was( were an& as to mod* Me empoteiles el the two
Ist loom wereatem telpelt opendf es trip performed b 7
Mr. X P.
whose V=ir =rid Dr. IfeeMe Moo*.
ander be le metmembg Wow-
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-04-23

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CALLING OUT THE RESERVE.

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Reprehensible sarcasm or unthinking indifference
axed Good Friday--th• day of all days when there
should be some semblance of Christian pesos—foe
calling out the Reserves. We cannot believe thr
Prime Minister would seise the opportunity to hug
his religions tenets in the fun of the world, but It
seams issoomprehensible that, lifter the Proclamation
had been nearly • month before the nation, our
Hebrew Premier selected, OW at least sanctioned, the
selection of a day devoutly remembered by
Christians, for ateang the mantle of blood over the
land. In all charity we will put it down to • sorry
Naturally the Reserve men cannot be expected to
look upon the measure with any welcoming affection,
but, on the other band, they must rsalsenber that this
hone of the chewer which they accepted when they
and, as most do, they must grin and boar it.
tDn•'ilny the pay-2s. per day each, 6d. for wife, and
2d. for each child, will be an improvement upon
their present earnings ; while to others who have set
up in buzlne.s or have got good situations, it will be •
1 sad drawback. But from what we saw of the men In
I our own town we must give them the credit of bearing
their troubles with plucky cimmidasca
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-04-23

DORSST COUNTY HOSPITAL.

During the week ending April 18th, there MO
been admitted :—ln-patients, 2; discharged, 3; out-
patients admitted, II ; discharged, 4; emergencies, 0;
deaths, 0 :—ln-patiente, in the hospital, 52; Out-
padonts on the books, 2115 ; casualties, lid Physician
for the week, Dr. W. V. Lath; surgeon far the
week, Mr. J. Good; house-surgeon, Mr. Herbert J.
Capon.
Two inpatients and six out-patients have had
their recommendation tickets renewed.
The House Burgeon dadree to gratefully acknowledge
the receipt of 10 pairs of old linen shirts from the
Earl of Edon, for the um of the wards. Such presents
are always of great 11111Ti011 for dressing to surgical
cams.

GOOD FRIDAY
—Was observed here in the customary manner. There
were menials at the churches and chapels, which were
well attended, and appropriate discourses preached,
The afternoon assumed more the complexion of a
holiday. Med although the weather was not particularly
Inviting, thin being a rsieedeion of .ea-fogs the other
side of the hill, the roe& between the towns of Dor-
chester and Vpi=were quite gay and livelLviz.._hir
equestrians, and turn-oubo of all
dons. The Mains were also much availed of, th7Z
one, however, which was at all late being the Great
Western 9.30 from Dorchester, which was
heavily laden and about an hour an I a half behind
time. _

Our London cousins rejoiced in bright acing
weather, and there wee • Large number ot *mare-
taken about._

-7I 9; (TM:ti Western Company wee very soomatul Is
Its cawing, the "special feet exeurion " to Trow-
bridge, WOUND, Yeovil, Dorchester, Weymouth, Port-
Land he., having to be divided into two long Mine,
and the " cheap ex.:salon to the West of England"
was even better patronised.
excursion advertised by the London and South-
/vilest:lm to Lymlngton, Bournemouth, Docchater,
oats, and Weymouth greatly exceded the
tans cd the company, sass " casaba " hay=
me ad Ow Wolk 101 l %Woo Is two latolma
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-04-23

Arc 1875, with ban the owner of the caroms of •
hares which was prapered fix human food, the Nins.
being unfit for the purpcee. In atadag the cam. the
Town Clerk said it was notorious that, although
bonefish wee distasteful to ourselves. it visa sale-
able Commodity in the French market; but in this
case he should prove that the carcase. which was
apparently Ic arms of preparation for human food,
was dimmed, and was therefore unfitted for that
rirrie. William Neal said that be And a man
named Charles %father idllad the horse. He thought
it luta to be dres rid in the usual way. but did not
mak° 'IT Inquiry. H. thou,. it w. a "curious
job." The said they had no doubt that
the carcase was intended for food. and defendant
would be fined CIO and or..

THE FRUIT CROPS.
A general and careful review of the effects of the
recent severs weather on the expectant fruit omp. •
fortnight after the change to better things show that,
bad as was the of the blossom then, there
Is good ninon forisops that the worst is tiot nearly so
bad " alight well have been expected. With mild
spring
weather, sunny days and calm pleasant nights
following upon a glorious rental!, comes a quick and
almost marvellous change in the face of Nature: the
reaction is all the more apparent because of its
suddenness. And thus the seared rid frosted blowing
have disappeared and given par to their sheltered
because unexpended atoosrors. Trees that prorated
the prospect of entire destruction of their fruitfulness
now show an abundant promise, whilst later ones are
fast bursting into garlands of snowy whitener and
beauty. Apples are yet bare, but soon have
expanded flowers, and the majority of the trees will
carry • magnificent bloom; Pears are lees floriferous
generally, but locally are here and there full of flower.
In the earlier kinds much of this was irretrievably
killed whilst yet in the bud, but there Is much left
untouched and fertile. Plums are blooming most
freely, and at present have • glorious promise; some
of the earlier kinds have the first blowouts destroyed,
but there is an abundance left, healthy and vigorous.
Cherries will give a wondrous bloom and are a hopeful
crop. Perhaps the worst hit crop are the Gooseberries,
and these, although flowering freely, have a yellow
hue that renders their eventual 'welling doubtful, but
this may not prove a serious danger. Currants are
little if at all injured_ Peachre and Apricote are lees
hurt than was at first feared. In West Middlesex
Apricots that have been entirely unprotected have set
a good crop of fruit, and Peaches are not yet
irretrievably destroyed. Strawberries are throwing
up robust blooming crowns. Altogether at present
the prospect is quite hopefuL-0 Chronicle.