The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1865-06-20 00:00:00

BRI DPORT.

lar Dororr RIFLES. —The monthly shooting for the
challenge cross, and the prizes attached to the same,
took place on the 7th imitant. The following were the
sueeee.ful competitors :—let, Sergeant Barrett, 39;
2nd, Corporal Good, 33; 3rd, Corporal Hansford, 32;
4th, Private Hounsell, 32.

CRIIELTT TO A CHILD. —Last Tuesday a young man,
named Thomas Strong, of South-street, sugar-boiler,
who has frequently appeared before the magi.trates,
WeR summoned before J Williams and IL Tucker,
Eaqra, for assaulting *little boy named Charles Pitcl)er,
about 13 years of age For some trifling offence the
cowardly fellow had caught the boy and beaten him on
the back inc. 4 unmercifuily with • stick. The child's
body presented • shocking spectacle. The Bench con-
sidered this a most oggraysted case, and fiord Strong
£l, and 16s. costs. A week was allowed for payment, in
def.ult one month's bard labour.

LAUNCH.—On Saturday morning a splendid clipper
barque was launched from the ship yard of Mr. Elias
Cos. The flag-staff at the Customs was rirged with
, colours of all descriptions, and the barque was also gaily
decked. A flag likewise was displayed from the window
of the George Inn, and, at various other spots colours
were hoisted. The morning was delightful, and several
I persons were attracted to witness the pleasing sight.
Precisely at seven o'clock the last shore which kept the
' new ship tin land was removed, and slowly and inajesti-
csllytiheitlided to the water, and floated in the basin
smiii.the shouts of the spettators. She is named the
" Ifilliet," and is as handsome a ship as was ever launched
+at our harbour. —M.

THE LATIC Rev. S. E. BOND.—In your paper of last
week you gave abort account of the death of the late
Rev. S. K Bond, for some time curate of the parish
of Bridport. As the deceased gentleman was much
respected while resident here, I am satisfied that a few
more particulars than you gave will be acceptable to
your readers. Mr. Bond left Bridport in order to travel
as Secretary to the Church of England Sunday-school
Society. The duties of this appointment he discharged
fm* some time with his usual energy and zeal and to the
great advantsge of the society. After having for a
short time had charge of the new church at West
Cowell, he was induced to become Association Secretary
to the Irish Society, and he continued working most
diligently for this society until within a few days of in
death. On Sunday, May the 21sr, he was in his usual
health, and preached twice, the text of one sermon
being from St. James v. 8, "The coming of the
Lord draweth nigh" He continued quite well on the
following day, but on Tmsday was seised with the illness
which terminated fatally on the Thursday ensuing, May
25th. Throughout his illness he retained his conscious-
ness and was able to assure his son-owing friends that
the principles he had professed and tan4ht in his time
of health afforded him homfort and support in his dying
hour.—J.S.

THE VISTTATION OF THZ AROHDIAOON OF DORSET
was made at Bridport on Tuesday, the 13th inst.
Morning prayers were road by the rector, the Rev.
Melville Lee, after which the Archdeacon delivered his
charge, and the Holy Communion was administered.
The clergy then dined at the Bull Hotel, and the church-
wardens at the Greyhound. The host, sa of this
hotel, Mrs. Hutchings, served a dinner which gave great
satisfaction to all present. The chair was filled by Mr.
John Pope, sod the vice-chair by Mr. Ri ward Pope.
A pleasing tribute of respect was paid to the late chair-
man, Mr. John Perham, who for upwards of 40 years
had occupied the chair at similar meetings. The
various loyal and patriotic touts were drunk. The
most interesting remarks, however, were passed
on the presentation, by a churchwarden of one
of the parishes of the archdeaoonry, of •
clergyman, who was condelered to have been guilty of
practices contrary to the order of the Reformed
Church; and the unanimous feeling of the churchwarden!'
present being in favour of a strenuous resistanoe to
such proceedings, a vote of thanks to him for haviug
conscientiously performed an unpleasant duty was
passed, and 'a resolution adopted to support hint in
every way in faithfully performing his office of church-
warden—J. S.

MEETING OF THE LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH.—
Friday, June 9th—Present: James Williams, Esq.,
chairman, in the absence of the Mayor, Aldermen
Hounsell, Beach and Stephens. Councillors: Bartlett,
&Ambridge, K Cox, T. Legg, builder, R.. Tucker, T.
H.Edmunds, J. C. Larcombe, and G.B.Eavens. The first
business was to receive the report of the committee
appointed to suggest a hospital to be used in case of
persons affected with contagions diseases visiting our
ports. As there appears no necessity of having such a
thing, the committee advised that no further steps be
taken in the matter at present. A sketch of a suitable
building was shown, but the report of the committee
was adopted. Complaints had been made that a house
in West-street. and another belonging to John Pomeroy,
were not in a fit condition for human habitation. The
Town Clerk read the Act on this matter, and as these
houses had been raised before the passing of the Act,
they had no power to enforce any alteration.—There was
no report from the committee appointed respecting
urinals at various places in the town. Mr T. H.
Ed mn nds com plained that a oho:eat the Market-house had
become excessively offensive, and suggested that some-
thing should be done to prevent the many indecencies
which were daily to be seen in our town. He had
himself witnessed an indecent act by a member of the
Board during the past week, at three in the afternoon.
—Mr. Legg, builder : Name the person. Let every one be
served alike. Pull him up before the magistrates, and
serve him as I was.—Mr . Edmunds, however, refused
to name, and the matter dropped.—A letter was then
read from E G. Flight, Esq., demanding that the road
from Barrack-street to the 'station be watered as well as
the back slams and streets of the town. He drew
attention to the fact that it was the most frequented
part of the town, being the road to the railway. Brad-
pole people paid rates for watering, and ought to
participate in the advantages. An animated discussion
ensued, Mr. Hallett Edmundi contending that it ought
to be done, whilst Mr. Stephens considered that with
only two watering carts they could not water more than
they did now.—Various members took part in the dis-
cussion, but it was ultimately considered that for the
present year it will be inexpedient to alter the existing
contract, or to make a supplemen'ary one.—Mr. Cox, as
surveyor of the streets, complained that St. Michael's-
lane, and Downs-street, were not properly watered. If
rightly done the whole district might be watered by
one o'clock in the day. He did not believe the fault was
with Mr. Dyke, but the men neglected their work.—
Mr. Legg, builder: The fellows are too lazy to work
the pumps. How is it the pump in South-street was
two or three weeks out of repair?—Mr. Cox explained
that Mr. Bridle had not repaired it so soon as he was
ordered.—Mr. Legg: Then others in the town could
do it.—Mr. Cox : Boys throw stones into the pump and
spoil it.—Mr. Legg: Then why not pet on tops?—Mr.
Cox: They have been put on, but some mischievous
persons knock them off during the night.—Mr. Bartlett
then proposed : "That complaint having been made
that the watering of the streets is imperfectly done, the
Clerk be ordered to communicate with the contractor to
enforce the fulfilment of the contract." Carried.--The
scavenging of the town formed the next subject of dia.
citssion.—Mr. Sandford had, the inspector said, done
it very well for the past three months, and it was
agreed that be continue his duties three months longer
on the urns terms. —Mr. John nommen complained of
the disorderly state of the town. The congregating of a
large number of noisy children in East-street WWI a great
ntd•ance to the inhabitants.—lt was suggested that if
the public peace be disturbed, some of them be sum-
moned as an example to the rest. This finished the
business of the meeting.
EYPE.

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Mr. A. J. PITFIELD'S SHOW OF ANTHALB--SOHINSET
AND Dolma? House.—CLASS 37.—Yearling Rams.—
yr. A. J. Pitfield, Hype, Bridport, a Dorset Horn ram,
Young Noble, seed 1 year, 5 months, and 2 weeks, bred
hi himnelf. —Ditto, ditto, Sir Robert, aged 1 year,
5 months, and 2 weeks, bred by himself. —lst prize, £lO.
—CLASS 38.—Rams of any other age.—Mr. A. J.
Pitfield, Eype, Bridport, a Dorset ttorn ram, Con•
stitution, sged 3 years, 5 months, and 2 weeks, bred by
himself.—Ditto, ditto, The Duke, ditto.—Ditto, ditto,
Noble, ditto.—Ditto, ditto, Corrector, aged 5 years, owl
6 months, bred by Mr, Samuel Hussey, Bagley, Brid.
rort.—Ditto, ditto, Volunteer, aged 2 years, 5 months,
and 2 weeks, bred by Mr. John Roper, Kingsland,
Becninster.—lst prise, £5, Noble.-2ad, £3, Consti•
tution. Mr. A. J. Pitfield, Eype, Bridport, a pen of
5 Dorset Horn ewes, aged 1 year, 5 months, and 2 weeks,
bred by himself.-2nd, £s—Ditto, ditto. Mr. A. J.
Pitfield Hype, Bridport, a black Dor,mt boar, Uncle
Tom aired 4 months, 2 weeks, and 5 days, bred Ity
biee; Untila Sam; dam, Bahr

SYMONDSBURY.

SUFFOCATION IN A RAILWAY TRUCK.—On Saturday
last the fine boar "Sam," the property of Mr. J.
Pitfield, wh,idi carried off a second prise at the Hereford
show, was suffocated in the railway truck on its return
home, between Hereford and Swindon. The animal
weighed about 24 score, and was valued at £l5.

Ma. P/TFIELIVIS DIVONS, &0., AT HKREFORD. —Mr.
John Pitfielt showed the following animals last week
at Hereford, from Lis exquisite herd of Devon& :—A
' Devon bull,Paria, aged 2 years, 1 month,and 6 Mt 's, bred
by Mr. S. P. Newbery, Sornel Barton. lioniton ; sire,
Prince Jerome; grand sire. Naroleon, 259; dam, Lady,
3rd prize, VS.—A Devon bull, Albert Victor, aged 1 year,
2 months, 4 weeks, and 1 day, bred by biniaelf ; sire,
Prince Jerome ; grand sire, Napoleon, 259: dam,
Valentine.—A Devon cow in milk, Queen, aged 6 years,
3 months, 2 weeks, and 4 days, calved within six months,
bred by Mr. T. Pope, Horningsham, Warming' er.—
Ditto, • Devon cow, in milk, Gem, aged 3 years 3,
months, 2 weeks, and 5 days, bred by Mr. Thos, POPO,
Horningeham, Warminster; sire, Volunteer, 747;
grand sire, Napoleon, 219.—Mr. Pitfield likewise
exhibited • Dorset Horn ram, The Marquis, aged 1 year,
3 months, and 3 weeks, bred by himself. And moreover
olreanut gelding, Champion
of the West, aged 4 years,
and 2 weeks, bred by the Rev. A. Pardoe, Stanton L icy
House, Ludlow; sire. Messenger; as also another
oliesnut eelding, Sir Robert. aged 3 years, and 2 weeks,
bred by Rey. A. Pardoe, Stanton Lacy House, Ludlow;
sire, Cornelian. Besides a black Dorset boar, Uncle
Sam, aged 1 year and 11 months, bred by Mr. T. Chick,
Stratton, 2nd ; and finally Mr. J. Pitfield, Symonds.
bury, Bridport, a black Dorset sow, Jemima, aged 2
years, and 1 month, bred by Mr. J. A.. Smith, Bradford,
Peverell.