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The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-07-08

BATH.

How TREY SPREAD TYPHOII, FEVRR SEAR BATH.—
The farmers near Kith have an ingenimn, way of
spreading typhoid fever, which is beginning to be
tolerably prevalent in that neighbourlussi among pigs.
No less than sixty carcases of pigs which had died
from typhoid had been sent down the river during the
last three weeks only, and great difficulty is
experienced in keeping them out of the locks. At
Kelston weir the disciples of !mak Walton have been
intensely disgusted by seeing several of these carcases
floating about. Fishing, of course, and everything
else, except typhoid fever, is at • diicount about that
district. —Sch.,.

WINDOW GARDENING IN WESTMINSTER.'
Tueeday wee appointed for the distribution of prices at
the thirteenth annual flower show, held by permission of
the Din= of Westminster in the College Garden, and
thousands of working People looked forward to the
occasion with great interest ; but the drenching rain of the
early pert of the day was sadly disappointing. Notwith-
standing this, at 7 o'clock am., there were crowds of
persona—men, women, and children—wending their way
to the pollens Garden with pet plants. In the fond hope
of receiving a prize they braved the elements without •
murmur. Little children, scarcely beyond infancy, carried
in their hands small plants, on which their whole attention
had been fixed for the last two months, and hoped at
, least to be favourably noticed, even though they did not
receive • prize. Between 500 and 600 plants were admitted
' within the spacious tent. Some were of fine growth, and
exhibited the great care and attention bestowed upon
them others were very poor and meagre plants
but the very pride of baying a ticket as exhibitor
, • ;
was suflthent to satisfy many people. Up to two
o'clock IN prizes had been awarded, varying in
value from Its, to 3. The honorary contributors of cut
flowers included the Dothan of Northumberland,
Viscounts= Brownlow, and Mrs. Archer Houblon ; and
the specimena of min and rhodedeadrona displayed were
epee,. At two o'clock the rain ceased, and the Dease•
grounds, which had previously looked dull and wretched,
were enlivened with the presence of Dean Stanley and
numerous visitors. The grounds were, however, too damp
for the usual promenade on such ocesnona but all viewed
with satisfaction the progress made in window gardening
by the working people in Westminster. The prizes,
which were awarded with a liberal hand, were distributed
In the Chapter House in the evening by the Earl of
Shafterbury, who characterised the movement for the
encouragement of window gardening as an important
element in refining the taste and improving the moral tone
of our City population.— Dean Stanley proposed a vote of
thanks to the noble Earl for his continued support, which
was given by acclamation.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-07-08

THE EUSTON-SQUARE MURDER.
ACqUITT I, OF HANNAH DOBRI.

The trial of Hannah Dobbs at the Central Criminal
Court, for the wilful murder of Matilda Harker. wag
concludisl at a late hour on Thuralay night. The Jury
retired at eight minutes to eight. and rafter an sheeneo of
half an hour the Jury returned into Court. Mr. Avory,
the Clerk of Arraigns (to the Jury). Gentlemen of the
Jury, have you all agreed on your verdict /—The Foremen
We have—The Clerk. fki you find the prisoner at the
has, Hannah IMMis. guilty or not guilty of the murder of
Matilda Hacker !—The Foreman. We find her not guilty.
The Clerk. And that is the verdict of you sill—The
Foreman. It is. The primuer looked paler than usual
when the Jury came into I 'min, hut iv:mired the verdict
with the name COMIDOSiIrO which she preserved throughout
the triaL
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-07-08

By Order,
ROBIN ALLEN.
Beaetary.

19, HIGH EAST-STREET, DORCHESTER.
itSR. T. G. 131tYER has been favoured with
1,1 instructl on toSELLI,, PUBLIC AUCTION,
on the ali ire Premises, on WW11111211).&T, JULY 9th,
Ic9, -The whole of the ifOUSEHOLD FURNI-
TURE of the late Mies Susannah Devenlsh, vis,:—
Xahog.ny four-pth bedstead and furniture, belt -teeter
ditto with white furniture, iron ditto, feather and Rock
beds, bolefen and pillow,. Rock. hair, and wool mattresses,
Penises's, mahogany clad of 6 drawera, washing tablas
and ware, drafting ditto, bedroom chairs, foot pan. large
.91 tholl smog pier bedround Kidder-
nmster rarpet, noshogeny and paint 4 commodes, large
).1; lad hula, towel hor,a, cornice and curtains, bidet,
old tiftet of drawer., Mindsome earved oak chest, small
ditto..iiruftel. carpet, 21't. by 15f1., mahogany 100 table
and cover, ornthiente, mth in horsehair, 6 chain with
ems, gout sysol, handsome musk sta.! and ottoan, 1
other dith... Vireirtier • I^ittn at, handsome lady's work
tsbk, 3 tithe; ditto, pictures, S fire I.CTIOns, 1 folding ditto,
Very h &edema, escritoire. with shrives. Kieft bookcase and
well Oiled interior, number of shelves, Pembroke tables,
Psalm and curtains, Brumels carpet, Mt. by lilt, foot-
odd t match, mahogauy toaststand, bursae, lenders and
irons, mahogany card tables, bookshelves and books
Mated chiffonier, chest of draweeo with slab top, efts
thair, halt, curtain. aril rods, mahogany chest of five
4th.thira. copper coal scuttle and 'coop, fireguard. large
steal sad other tables, dinner service (about 150 Pieces),
large drawer, tea and coffee ware, 2 decanters, beer, wine,
there'd, sad other glasses, number of bird camas, urn,
twisted oak dining table, one-leaf ditto, 2 butler's trays
Lad used, large painted cupboard with folding doors,
rre•Wastl,. round oak table, kniree, forks, and bee,
leader said Irons, 11 .wero and stand, lamps, iron sad
<mpg kettle., copper preserving pan, southpaw, brass
ead iron cludiretWlll, tea and colleepota frypans, and
sodomy, tea trays, warmingpan, 3 meat covers, S hot
*9'o' ni.tea. Plat, warme,. i large china basins, cup. and
logo. I plfted candkrtacsa, kitchen tin were, cocoa
ioatUg right-Ly clock in oak cask, chairs, large bath,
clothe. horses, plate rack, watsrpoto, buckets, iron boiler,
"thronging. garden Moto, eater butt with lane bran tee.
• number of orire blind. 404 roller ditto, stair carpet and
lefts rods, soils number of other Mtg.
II coanquence of the cumber of Lota the A eC•
110111111 remiretfully invite. a punctual attendance,
as the sale will take place at Two o'clock sharp. The
whole to be Sold without the least Reserve.
(M View alter Eleven o'clock the Morning of Sale.
Auction Office, in, Wolleeton-villas, Dorchester.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-07-08

CARhIAGE won.% HIGH RAST•STRERT,
DORCHESTER, AXI) CR&SUENT-STREET,
WEYMOUTH.

HESSRS. STROUD and CO., in returning
their sincere thanks for the kind patronage
bartowso on them, beg to inform the Nobility, Clergy,
I'rntry, sad WWI Proprietors of Dorchester, Wey.
mouth, sal it. Vidnity, that they have OPKNED •
BRAN. 11 BUM NEM at CIidg:SCEN'r.STREET.
WEYSIoU l'H, end they beg most respectfully to
solicit • ouctinuance of their patronage and support,
...ming them that ail orders entrusted to their care
Aall have their best awl most prompt aUention,
extented by the best of workmen.
Urea B.llod Co. have always in their Show-rooms
Select STOCK of NliW a,d 811:00ND-EIAND
AktlilAGES of every description, built by the best
workman.
Carriacel Lent on Hire by the Month or
/W.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-07-08

17PWIY.

New Covnts Houns.—On Tuesday and Wednes-
day a bazaar was held at Mrs. Samson's house and
grounds in aid of the funds being raised by Miss
Salmon for the erection of a coffee-house nem the
railway station. Unfortunately, on Tuesday morning,
the weather wadi most unpropitious, and it was con-
sequently very slow work for the lady servers,
amongst whom were Mn. Benham, Mrs. Brewster,
Miss Emily Dibben Miss Barfield, Mins Alice Sam-
son, Mims Kate mail.. The building for which the
money is being raised s progressing in a satisfactory
manner; it is being built of Ridgway stone, with a
tiled roof.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-07-08

TO BUILDERS.

TRINI7I' HOUSS, LONDON,
aire Jur; 1879,
THIS CORPOR kIION being desirous of
Tzstwits for the ERECTION of •
I.ICHNOUSE, DWELLINGS, OUTBUILD-
INGS, and other work at Anvil Point, near Swelled*,
In the County of Dorset,—Noetca Is linear Clegg,
—That the plow may be inspected, and forms of
tender and specification obtained, on application at
the Store Department at this lianas, or at the Steam
goat Office, Swanage, on any day between the hours
alO am. and I m.
Applicants, upon receiving • form of tender, will be
required to deposit the sum of El, which amount will
be retuned in due course to each firm tendering.
Copies of the Surveyor's quantities may be obtained
oe application to Mr. E. CLARK, Surveyor, No. 19,
Reckieehametreet, Strand.
Teackrs sealed, and marked outside "Tender for
lichthome at Anvil Point," must be addressed to the
Secretary and delivered at this House on or before
Thursday. the MI July, and no tender can be
reosi‘pl that io not made on the form provided. The
wp.,ration does not pledge itself to accept the lowest
or any tender.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-07-08

171311 OF TEI QUEEN.

The Queen, Princess Beatrice. Prince Leopold,
Colonels Duplat and Byng left Windsor at half.peat
nine on Saturday on • visit to the Agricultural Exhi-
bition at Kilburn. The weather, though inclined to
be stormy, was finer than during the week. The Royal
party drove to the Windsor Station of the Great
Western Railway, where they were received by Mr.
Tyrrell, traffic superintendent, Mr. Kirtley, and
Mews. Higgins, Spagnoletti. and R thinson, and at
9.33 the special trein started for K Iburn, arriving
there at 10.23. The Kilburn Show-ground was all
life. Thousands of people hasl already arrrived. For-
tunately there was a prospect of suCCOlls for the
show at least for the next few days, during which it
will remain open. The Council are to be congrat-
ulated upon an improvement they have effected
In making several substantial r 'ads in different
parts of the grounds, so that it is now possible to walk
from one end of the grounds to another without incon-
venience. Should, however, any great number of
people visit the show, passage will be somewhat slow.
Her Majesty's visit no donut attracted a large number
to the Exhibtion, and in addition, a great crowd
collected outside. The Royal train was timed to arrive
at 10.23. and punctual to time it steamed into the
station. Her Majesty. accompanied by Priam
Leopold and Princess Beatrice, appeared in good
'obits, and was received by the Prince of Wales, the
Dubin( Sutherland, Earl Spencer, Lord R. Grosvenor,
and Mr. Moon, the Chairman of the London and North '
Western Railway Company.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-07-08

at-.-,::

Poor Cornwall-road I "Hope deferred maketh the
beset sick ;" but, by and by, the borough authorities
will, we suppose, be prompt as well at courageous.
Tradesman, look at your halfsorerehrns and
110•11114r0S, especially when tendered by parties who
know you, not wisely, but too well.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-07-08

JULY FAIR.

In accordance with the announcement of the Town
Clark, Mr. G. Symonds, the July Fair was held on
Monday, 7th, the 6th falling on Sunday. Although
the morning was very dull, and showers were thou at.
mad, the weather was rather better towards the
middle of the day.
The number of "pleasure" stalls and booths was,
however, very small, and a circus which came into the
town on a previous day, left without waiting for the
fair. Indeed no violent warn the wind on Sunday that
It wee likely any extensive tent or marquee would
probably be blown down.
The farmers, however, attended in considerable
numbers, as was to be expected from the quantity of
stock offered. In the Fair-6eld were about 150 beasta,
and 6,000 to 7,000 sheep, while of horses there were
very few in the field, by far the larger display being
in Mr. G. Eneor's Horse Repository, where a good
ule was held.

-sf-tie iTnisrellaneous articles there were but few, the
large show of sheep constituting the principal attrac-
tion ; but we could not help noticing a very capital
dispLay of good rick-cloths, and other ciuivas by Mr.
Brown._ _

Bator sold about 4,200 sheep, including
SOO Downs, which were the property of Mr. G. Tett.,
of Cheaillxwne, and were offered in the afternoon.
Mr. Ensor's sale commenced with the Dorset horns, at
halt-past teL Trade was slightly dull, just at the
commencement, but improved as it went on, and,
considering the izti prJapect for agriculturists and the
dulness of business generally, there was • very fair
sale, far better than was anticipated ; in fact, the
moors of the sale will be proved by the fact
that .vei lot wads sold. That thoroughly
experf.noed auctioneer, Mr. Einar, In spite of
the first difficulty in getting the bidding, to come
briskly, manned to get through his first sale in about
an hour and a half. Off-going horn ewes fetched 44s to
11.; horn wither lambs, 224 to 'Xs ; off-going down
ewes, 46s to Me; down wither lambs, 22. to 3tts tid ;
down chilver lambs, 25. to 27m 6.1; two-tooth down
withers, 441 to 480 6d.
Mews, Duke and Son had upwards of 1000 sheep,
and their sale also commenced at half-peat ten.
Among the sheep offered waa a splendid pen of Down
lambs from Mr. Marsh, of Burton Yarns, which
realised 36s each; 100 off-going horn ewes of Mr.
Paul, Moreton, fetched 47s ,• 100 rare horn wither
lambs, of Mr. Vie Watt', Itelcombe Horsey, average
275; 100 Down wethw lambs, of Mr. Beet, Warmwell,
31.; other lots included some two-tooth horn ewes, at
445, and several lots of horn wither lambs, from 22.
to 'ffis.
Mr. G. Symonds also sold about 2,000 or 3,000 sheep.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-07-08

lira et &until Expreco.

TUESDAY, JULY 8, 1879:

liotes anb It int.

Everybody was happy on Monday morning at the
Court—Mr. Weston wait pleased with the hope that
be and Mr. Howard could arrange, Mr. Howard was
both parties had met each other fairly, and the
were delighted to allow of the case being with-
drawn. Let us hope the parties will live happy ever
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-07-08

BOROUGH QUARTER SESSIONS.

The Qthrtre Sessions of the Peace for the Town and
County and Borough of Poole, were held at the Guildhall.
on Saturday, bat ore the Deputy Recorder (Kr. G. Deeds.
Warry.) wbo was accompanied on the Bench by the
Mayor (Kr. W. N. Western) and Medan. C. .1. Stone. J.
R Durell, and G. H. Gulch. 1
'nu Grand Jury was composed es follows :—Mesers. G. '
Gallop (foreman) G. Goff. W. J. Hill, E. Hopkins. J.
Hayman, G. Hi:rrison„ R. Howell, Y. Lacey, .T. D.
Lockyer, W. Meadus, W. Mate, A. Woolfrey, and J.
Gundry.
The Clerk of the Peace (Mr. (I. 11. Aldridge) hawing read
the Queen's proclamation against vice, prof arienelle. and
Immorality.
The Deputy Recorder congratulated the Grand Jury on
the fact that there was eo little crime in that large corn.
menial centre. He had presidwi there on three occasions,
and in a borough with such a large number of inhabitants
they might expect to and more for the Recorder to do,
but the ant tune there was ooly one prisoner for trial,
the next time there were throe, end now there was but
one main. The learned gentleman bristly referred to the
case in the calendar, and dismissed the Greed Jury to
and • bill.
fithautut Mucthathog or J mint —Maria Hughes,
wile of. Poole fishermen, wee indicted for obtaining 121
false pretences from Sarah Harvey, on the &xi of Jana,
three pairs of girls' boots, value lie. 3d., the property of
John Wright, and a second count in the mote indictment
charged the prisoner with stealing the booth—Mr. J. A.
Foote, the hartittow who appeared for the prisoner, sub-
mitted that the indictment was bad, as misdemeanour
and felony could not be joined.—Mr. St Vincent Budge.
the prosecuting barrister, was not prepared to matt this
objection, end the Deputy Recorder said he load no
alternative but to discharge the prisoner. The learned
gentleman told the prisoner the might think herself veil
fortunate in not being tried blare the petty Jury, sa, to
his mind, the charge was clearly made out, but owing to
the technicality they could not emceed. He advised her
to be very careful in the future, its this was not her first
appearance in that court, and if she offended again these
came would be remembered against her—The prtsoner was
then discharged.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-07-08

THE VOLUNTEERS AT CAMP.

Our gallant Ad DAN. on Saturday last started for
their hettalic'd 'bin at Aldershot, sad were favoured
with the hadfreet of days for their journey, the old-
fashioned vo mitoses' weather for once having given
way 10 Ma Qoollll'd own. This wag all the in.ra
corning, 116 (10 fine weather of Saturday did,
wpt days.
The 3rd D.S.V. were in oonunaini of Captain
" acompiabd by Lleut._Williama Andrews;bareTows aim
r=nt : wuaresunseese-gorgeent
sr NW. Baker. sad Flonear-
aeirJ. T 41404. 044 b• 3104 and 40•08 40 rank

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An esteemed correspondent writes : BM Iron Gum U Bigerm.—A depoillien
"Moth camp. Aid.dtas. hog& Bristol Conservatives waited upon Sir Ivor Bettie
A.lTteS4 at F.m.t.r.irb at filo p.m. and as eimp 7.39, Guest, at his London residence on Wednesday, and
U.. hand of 52ad Bleiment playing us into camp. The presented an address requesting him to come forward
tante were pitched, but it was dark before nesse of the es Conservative candidate for Bristol at the general
blankets and waterproofs were warred our. The ground election. Sir Ivor, in reply, said that it would be a
ww.ash.dvery.dhaamr
api.tittlith...eret.h7jets.nutifonzinand dtbaoLathausw,heryole source
enable
flreale
ht.msatild action to. him. if. ci_rcn. '-"lad.tapacest._
cold about two or three o'clock in the morning. I LO Comply therewith. The
On Sunday morning the roues, sounded at eve a.m. Hon was then entertained at luncheon, and afterw:rds
Orderly seresants for order at the orderly tent at 5.15 and , Mr. Ford presented to La iy Cornelia Guest four
parade for Divine mice at 8.10 am, the third company antique silver gilt flower baskets and stands that had
furnishing guard and all duties for the day. The battalion been eubectibed for.
rowade at 123) for inspection, under Major-Osnoril
Bsengurrcr —'The first meeting of the creditors of
Peyton. We first marching pest in 03400,1, and quart* Th. • m comma, forming eq." pear= echelon move. aim wi atm', ha y, straw, corn, and coal dealer,
manta. Lc.. which mire the IN eetiefeetieet of Hunger-hill, who has been made a bankrupt on the
"It Was raining during apart of the time when the Petition of Mr. Charles ('onto, of Blandfetd. Wal hold
Inspection warn going on, and up till now (four o'clock) at the office of Mr. H. W. Die to the
it haa been raining sharp." County Court, on Saturday. hirrandili.arickinion
appeared for the petitioning creditor, and Mr. H. T.
Trevanion for the bankrupt. The creditors present
were Mr. Coate, whose debt was 12146 is. 91' Mr.
Samuel Cobb, of Bare Regis, who proved for
12170 12r. 9d. ; and Hessrs. Oakley Bros. to whom the
bankrupt owed 03 Is 6d. The total liabilities were
£54011..., and the total assets I:3 15a. 4d., b debts,
the bankrupt's stock-in-trade and furniture haring
been sold under a bill-of.sale by Mr. James Andrews.
Mr. Coate was appointed trustee, and Mr. Cobb and
Mr. E. F. W. Oakly will sot with him as • committee
of inspection. The public examination of the bank-
rupt will take place at the Town-hail on the 21. st of
July.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-09-09

CI SAL DON H MIRING.

Tag Bm.Ls. —The inhabitants of this parish are
greatly annoyed since the rts-hanging of the church
hells, on account of their not hiring any rti
to the bells hitting the frame when swingigilt caut
plenty of room in the tower. and in the old frame they
had plenty of room for ringing.

A MARRIAGE ie arranged to fake pLece shortly,
between the Rev. John Mansel-Pleydell, of Waterford.
Hertfordiddre, second lon of J. C. Idaneel-Pleydell,
Reg,. 8.A., of Whatcombe, to Mi.e elmfth, daughter
R. Smith, Bei, 14. P. of tioldinge, Waterford,
Hertfordshire.

Caicirt—On Tuesday a match between the White.
church and Milborne tit Andrew clubs wee played
near Whatcombe Park, which ended in an may victory
for the former. Whitechurch—let innings, 32; 2nd
innings, 43. Mi'borne-Ist innings, 21; 2nd 'unbars,
31. A good substantial tea wee, through the worthy
owner of Whatoguhe House, provided for those that
took part in the match.

AILTON.

SCHOOL TILT. —The children of the %Way and
day schools, to the number of nearly 300, had their
annual treat on Friday Met. They mot it the
National Schoolroom M 2.30, sad proceeded to the
vkarago, carrying flags, to. Tea was served on the
lawn at three, and everyone bad • bountiful share of
cake and bread and butter. After tea the children
and tractors adjourned to a field in front of tise
where 'ports of various kinds were Prepared,
aro' frj M4j. Ml* and-the ladies of the imekorefrmeld..
by the haws WOosthoue, Igios Teta, Mr. and
Woodhouse, sod Mast* W. Wink. 'At dash they
were again amombled on the lawn and supplied with
• silos of cake each, Doom hymns, were mem amen
given for patrons and teachers, and "God Save the
queen" having been sung, the children &viewd to
their homes, after spending a pleasant and happy
afternoon.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-09-09

ONLY PREPARATION

placed before the public.

COOHL 11 ' 8 AZITTLBILIOIIB PILL&
1111 11611

SIVINTY-NINE TSAR&
IS. Nsw 01X01113411=1. LORDOIL
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-09-09

SWANACiI.

Eagroarraniestar SCUM lyqii witalimed in tie
Soots on Thursday, Friday, end Saturday OA A
wellAsown sad 11140001 tradesman, who was Married
to Wedgwood wile's astir and had lived with We for
a unbar of yews, woe reported to have favolo., hi.
Basso motive to quit, kw moo noon but beet to
do initiated. Rory oididadyrinek in the tows took
the seater up both woody sad moldy. All the
'making awning of the twat, inn reodoltioad, and

hideous music stalked treat end to ead of the tows,
the march ending with e backfire ou the beach, when
the wearied huvliand's effiry wee given to the gauzes.
The uproar wee quieted on the last evening by a few
of the inhabitant..
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-09-09

THE DORSET COUNTY EXPRESS AND AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE. TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 9, 1879.

BLAIXDFORD.

Bsti or Pnororrv.—The Crown and Anchor Inn
has been disposed of by private contract to Mr. J. L
Marsh. of this tovroanno Hr. William tifultb.form•flY
of Whitethorch. but now of Adelaide, Australis, for
the sum of A:MOO.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-09-09

WEYMOUTH PIGEON SHOOTING.

A number at handicap sweepstakes were competed for
on Friday. The ralee,aa on Wednesday, were those of
the Cheltenham Gun Club.
Tbs feat was a sweepetake with nine entries which
was divided between Ifsears. Ulan. Clarke, and Burka
who killed 11 birds each at SS, 29, and 21 yards reaper..
tively.
A sweepstake with nine entries, divided between
Yreare. Clarke, Waters sad Burke, who killed three
birds each at 20, 26, end V yards respectively.
A weepstake with sibs eatries, woe by Mr. Rokisui
Wind six in secoeseloe at 16 yards
A sweepstake with II entries, divided betwess llssara
Waters and Rae, who killed 12 out of 13.116 sad 16
yards respectively.
A sweepstake with nine ealries. divided between
/Isms Smith and Trevelyan, who killed six each at U
and 26 yards respectively.
A sweepstake with seven saithedivided between
lissom Robins and Cheeskillw. who killed 11 Wi wwwwWm
at 16 and 24 yards respectively.
A sweepstake with ante entries, won by Mr. Waters,
who killed nine in socosedoe st 16 yards.
There were 211 birds killed and 60 mired.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-09-09

X1L3071.111 ST. ASIDIZW.

Calocrr.—On Friday hot a match was played
between the Mlllawne and Sere Regbi cluhvirnrhier:.
12
requited in a victory for the latter. Scnre—Mil
let inninga, 15: 2nd inning; 2. Bern Regis—bit
Innink,m, 37 ; 2nd inningx, 52.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-09-09

A RIDE TO KHIVA.

GAMIN FRZD BURNABY.
Royal Ram Guard..

Pap 13 says :—" Two pars if boom lined with far were
sic ham : thd for physic—with which it is wall to be
millthed when travelling in out-of-theway places—ma,
gaining. Pa Coonle's pills. the latter • most invaluable
medicine, and one which I bays used en the natives of
Central Africa with the greatest possible Incomes. In tam.
the aservallous effects produced upon the mind and body
of as Arab Sheik. who was imparrimis to all native
medicines. when I administered to him dye

000/ILE'3 PILLS
will never fade from my memory ; mad a friend al sine. who aimed through the same district many mesas steer-
wards. informed roe that ray team as a • sadists* rasa'
had Dot died oat, but that the ma/venous este wee eves
them a theme of conversation in In. hamar."
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-09-09

1111DPOZT.

LOCAL BOARD. —A special meeting of this body was
onnsened in the Council Clamber at noon on Monday
to pa., a resolution concerning the borough rates.
There were present H. }Almonds, Hew jiTityorq,
Edmund& Ego., H. Cox, Esq., A. E. r,
G. A. Swum, Erb It. Tucker, Fain., A. Repel
Esq., H. B. !footsie% Es'e. After 0,01110 desultory
omveniation, It was propoeed by Mr. Cox, and
seconded by Mr. Tuker that the existing rate of 2s.
in the E should be reduced to in. 6d. Mr. Reynolds
said he dimented from the motion oq principle. As
an amendment Mr. Edmunds moved that the sum
he altered to Is. lid. in the E. Tine was seconded by
Mr. Banister and carried by a large majority,
Ma. Scores Flag FAC APE. —Mr. Scott, sole mann.
lecturer, and patentee of a the escape upon an
approved plan, made a successful trial of its capabilities
from an upper window of the Bull Hotel, on Vlksedsy
morning (this week) before several distinguished towns-
men, amongst whom were—Dr. Hay, M.D. .1., IL, P.
Montagu. Esq., G. B. Ewen*, E.g., and rivers' ladies,
Considering the many difficulties which the managers
„f public6r, map, 13,4,13 to contend with, this simple
method of Mr. Soott's I. undoubtedly an invaluable
friend in cue of • conflogrefiolt. We had the pleasure
of witneesing.nneeagl half a hundred dements, the
whole with the most perfect eau and
security. '!'he rippling's is affixed to the window sill
In aLout • quarter minute by any ordinary person, and
the descent is immediately nude to the ground beissush.
at the average speed of 12 persons per minute. Mr. soots
hoe mid a large number to distimmilhed families in the
kingdom, and has received several orders from influen
tial persons in this district.
Cour, I,qtict, Moadsy.—Ref ors H. Hompiall,
and S. w. va•usw, flu.
Criaaoa or Foist STlAL4s6.—iluiart Bouditsk, residing
at Badger's Glory, Hawkchurch, wan charged in custody
with having stolen four fowls. value 10a, the premed/ of
John Mitchell. dairyman, Wootton iittpaine, on or about
the 27th ult —Mr. Day for prisoner.—JohnMltchsll
prosecutor, deposed to losing two fowls about three weeks
since, and on kt, th nit.lour mom They were tome in an
open skid. Prisoner had been about the niece wanting to
bay same fowls: ha wee there a few days )ostor. the fowls
WAITS The lose wee ammoniated to the police
the nude Mow produced) 'kick
179. es. Ira the fowls lost.— Mra Karr
=r4hall
.7,
1641Liglirel
I.
lowa.' a.at"h'irite"hiniOsatrfoestlingstst" wujihet7l72
Wegagogny meadag eke bought two fowls of"arldsU. sad
mow reengted ens al me needs seedemd, ammo Gee
marked. aftenvards gays mu ties bad to P.C.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-09-09

8011000/1 Pours'. Tuesday —Beton the Worshipful the
Menu' (G. t,Req.). J. Rifledge, Fag.. & Hopkins.
E.q.. J. Robertson. EN.. T. Abbott, Esq., and a Rfsßasta
Esq.

AMIAULT.—JoAa Hendon wm ounicsooad for sessulting
William Legg, —Kr. Howard appeared for the deleace.—
The complement said on Thursday ise was worlong of
Num Roberts and Coo office. Hendon came and asked
him for the knotting varnish, and he told hios it was op
at the shop in the proper place. He asked him what
business be had to take it them, and he replied it was the
In gpiece. An altercatios then ensued. which ended
ss irotr calling each other " liar " and such like. The
defendant then " lot him have one' in the face, which
knockwthias down stair. sod nearly stunned him.—Hr.
Howard thought the best thing for them to do waa to
shake beads and be Irina& —The mae woe distalased upon
the defendant paying the costa
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-09-09

THE ZULU WAR.

The War-office has received the following 'telegram
from Sir Garnet Wolaeley to the Secretary of State for
War, date Ulundi, Await 18, 1879 :
_

" Troops have been in of Cotswsyo
iiiiainoe 13th,
bin ut have am yet not succeeded him. Hie
ha, only two or three follow* with nyanana,
the King's Prime Minister, Lednewayo, and other
important chiefs, surrendered here on the 14th, bring-
ing more than 600 of King'. aittle—hundred more
captured by troop,. Three of King's brothers have
surrendered here. Arms and cattle are coming in
daily, and to other parts. I ant in communication
with Usibebn, next Importance to Umngamana, and
confidently expert him to surrender here his week.
advanced from Luneburg with burghers and
armed natives on 12th. Lest news from him date 14M.
Ohm's orse were joining him—expected to be
opposed on Assegai river. I have pent orders to dap
advance of Swags% and King is known not to be in
that quarter. Remains of Hon. W. Drummond were
discovered near Ulundi, and hurried. Health of tri
remains excellent. Horses and settle mach improved."
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-09-09

TIM SUNDAY MORNING DRINKIN 3 AT
THE RIG) LION.

Lad ThtlridAY about 50 of the persona who
we, impikd with liquor through • window at the
Red Lion beerhouse in Little Strand-street on the
morning of Sunday week, WWI, summoned at the Petty
for bang on licensed premises during pro-
hibited Hill, • youthful labourer, of
wyet, admitted visiting the hones nine times
sod be was fined ls. for math visit and costa, total
it& 61., to be paid in • week.— Tkowea SAinpick, an
41 also, wee charged with seven viaLB, and he ad•
witted foot.—?.S. Ballett gave evidence and in croaa
„..,,instion by defendant he sail he was watching
the house from • shed about 30 yard. distant, and had
a lull view of the window, and saw the liquor handed
out and the money pita —Mr Budge said
he had been instructed to defend in one
ass. mid should raise a point which would apply to
all the summonses, and the Bench decided to hear
itodge's ca-e before they gave a decision in
Sluppeck's— gptrsias Boole. of I.4landoareet. was
tsio, cbaree,l with tieing ~n the premiere at 12 minutes
Ind re nine o'clock.—P.S. Ballett gave evidence,
sad Mr. Bodge argued that the case must be
d us defendant was not actually on licensed
premien—The magistrates intimated that they bed
discussed that point before coming into C ,urt, and
Mr. Davide sal I the whole question was whether !he
yard. n whith .lefen lent was standing, was oportion
4 the licensed premise.. —The Bench ultimately
decided t, rescind the .lecieion in thi lint cans, and
to edj,,urn the whole of the Gael for a fortnl4ht, the
intimating that in the meantime • plan of the
premises would be prepared and submitted to counsel
lor his opinion.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-10-14

CHARD.

A CAUTION TO THZ PUBLIO.—A young woman about
20 years of age, of prepossessing appearance, giving the
name of Lee, and who hails from Devonshire, is
" wanted "by the nice authorities here. It appears
the person in question took lodgings here a few days
since, but soon after made her exit, taking with her
not only her own effects but • large quantity of goods
and wearing apparel, weighing a quarter of • hundred-
weight, the property of the landlady. A portion of
the same has been recovered by the police, but she is
still at large, seeking "fresh fields and pastures new."
She is said to have described herself as a " widow " fir
search of employment, and is attired in black crape
hat and cape. It is said the lady is also " wanted " in
several other towns for similar goings on.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-10-14

BRIDPORT.

8111008 ACCIDENTS AT THE FAIL —On Saturday
afternoon • little by of Wed Alington, named
William H. Stone, was run orer by • paring carriage
and sustained some serious injuries. The boy was
loolring at • steam circus located opposite Mr.
Osborne's, in South-street, when Mr. W. Colfox was
driven past in his waggonette. Before the l.ttle
fellow could get out of danger, he was knocked dorsi
and one of the fore wheels passed over the neck and
lower portion of the jaw. Had he not been extricated
the other wheel must have followed with • fatal result.
Mr Osborne kindly fetched a rug in which the little
sufferer was placed, and by the direction of Mr.
Colfox, was driven to his home, where hews, promptly
attended by Dr. Scott. it wee then found that the
neck had been much bruised, several upper teeth were
knocked clean out, and the under ones fooesined. Dr.
Scott visited the child again on Sunday, when it WAA
stated he was out of danger. Drivers of vehicles at
such times cannot be too careful. Later in the even-
ing • lad named Hughes, of North Alington, was
cautioned not to approach too near • ',ringing boat,
near the same spot, but regardless of the advice did
so and was knocked violently down. Some serious
bruises were sustained to the head and face.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-10-14

BLANDYORD.

Tint MATOI (C. Pond, Esq.), and Assessors (Mews.
J. George and J Payne), sat at the Town-hall on
Monday for the revision of the list of burgesses for the
Borough.
MODII3. 13T/FLAWS under the Highways and
Locomotives Amendment Act were adopted by the
Local Board of Health on Monday at a special
meeting, which was attended by every member with
the exception of Mr. J. T. Barnes.
A Burman named Seem Co. was summoned
before the Mayor (C. Pond, Eaq.), and ex-Mayor
(F. T Johns, Ems.), on Monday for being drunk and
disorderly in the Market place on Friday evening.—
Defendant pleaded guilty and was fined ss, including
costs.
__

Two HORS'S DROWNIM.—On Wednesday afternoon
• carter in the employ of Mr. C. if. Flower, of France
Farm, took three of his master's horses to the drinking
place in • river near the farm, for the purpose of wash.
log their legs, as they had been hauling manure. The
horses were harnessed together when they entered the
water, and the carter was riding the leading horse.
Unfortunately the horse got out of its depth, and ea
the current was very strong it could not regain its
footing and dragged the other horses after it. In
struggling in the water the harness slipped off one of
the horses and got entangled about its legs, and aa it
could not then swim, it sank, dragging the others
under the water. The leading horse, however,
managed occasionally to keep its head above the water.
The carter WWI thus placed in a most terrible position
amongst the struggling horses, and was unable to free
himself, as one of his feet got entangled in the harness
On the horse he was riding, and he was several times
drawn under the water. At this time he wee seen by
a lad who also works for Mr. Flower and he ran to his
essistanee, and succeeded in getting hold of the carter's
hair, and held his head up with one hand while with
the other he held on to a branch of a tree. The lad
then became powerless to do more, aa the carter got
hold of him and held him firmly. Several of Mr.
Flower's men were quickly on the spot, or the carter
and the boy would have been drowned. When taken
out of the water they were almost exhausted. One of
the horses was got out of the water alive, but much
exhausted; the other two were drowned.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-10-14

YROORSES AT THE NEW LAW COURI:4.

Such has been the progress lately made with the build.
lee, that many of the courts are now roof-high, and in a
short time will he covered in. The courts are ranged round
the great central ball, the vaulting of which bee lat•ly
been commenced, the main ribs having already been
carried upward lift. or 10ft from the springing. This work
will be proceeded with without interinisnots, subject in
some degree, of course, to the weather. It may he men-
tioned that the ribs will be in Portland stone, Cashew
teeing used for the filling in. If the coming winter be an
f• open" one, without long-continued and severe frosts, it
is anticipated that before the expiration of MC the whole
of the buildings, including the central hall, will be ready
for rooting. At the present time, the eastern portion of
the main block is boarded reedy for the slater and
plumber, and • few days hence will see the wet effectually
excluded from this portion of the buildings. Further,
more than halt of the buildings east of the central hall are
roofehigh. Weet of the central ball the works are not so
far advanced, but they are being energetically proceeded
with. The Oszeystreet portions of the buildings are well
adviusced. Such wee the oeverity of the weather teat win-
ter, that for sixteen weeks hardly • stroke of work could
he done by the moans and bricklayers. There are now
about 550 masons employed on the works. Topes. through
the long ranges of sheds with the men busily engegad at
their " bankers," eons* at work on large corbels or
springers, others on vonsaoirs, capitals, end quoins, or on
portions of piers, iambs, or tracery, la to wane.' a remark-
es. ifikat,espedslly when the approach of night neoseele
tales the illumination of the sheds by hundreds of gab-jolt
—Builder.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-10-14

DORCHESTER TOWN HALL
To 1144 Bditor.

am glad to me from year report of the proceed.
ins, at the last mama moths& thst our worthy more
sontstivws are at lam MINIUM their *Yet to the dirty and
neglected date of the Town Hall, Corn Zealous.. .I,c.
I ham on two occasions been over the Town-hall, mace
recently, and was paineo and disgusted at easing the
ebominable dirty state of the whole building, the entrance
hall to the Corn Exchange being more like the entrance
to • barn than • magnificent hal.
If the present hall-keeper is not paid enough (which
most people thiak he is/ give him more money, If it to the
bruit of neglect get quit of him, hat in any cam let the
ratepayen be satisfied that their property Is net sew,
quite to perdition and • standiug disgrace for the sake of
▪ few shillings, or (which appeared to me to he the meth
because the council did not like to Gad feat with their
kill ImMer•
" • RATS:PAWL.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-10-14

Enegmoutil Setts.

The resolution passed at the last meeting of the
Town Council KOMI to ne very tu tab like shutting the
stable door after the horse hat run away. By the
motion of Kr. Alderman Thomas the Council ha.e
come to • resolution at the end of the leli•On which
they ought to hare decided on at the commenoement.
There is not the slightest question in the world as to
the detdrsbility of the step, for principally by these
means Weymouth has been made out to be, though of
course unjustly, as Kr. Hawkaley said, "a most
stinking sad worthless oleos." As • Proof of the
Injustice of this statement we would say—" Look at
the death-rate," and what better proof can any person
of common senile have of the sanitary co..ditiou of the
town? What bee been said in Council in the matter
of imaginary "ntdeanos " has, we hare not the
slightest doubt, worked a wniarabla amount of mis-
chief, and carried a large amount of hurt to the
general community.

That the journals of rival watering places :have
magnified any little faults, or in Shakespeare's words
"anappere-up of unconsidered trifles," no one can
doubt 'Trifles light se air" have been made matters
a anion, defect, and altogether Weymouth has been
between one and the other made out to bee, bad as
site well can be. These libels will of course find their
level, and If the resolution of the Council be strictly
carried out, our town will by right, and its own merits,
stand once more where it ought to stand, In the firm
mks of the pleasure andbealth res)rts of the oountry,
and not be made by mean, of false and eolorved state-
menta to be lowered to the abodes of " stinks '' and
" worthimeneea"

Lord, lord, how the world is gireu to lying r
Susumu.
Mr. Dennis could not resist his pportuclty of
haring a parting hit at tho American ; at this
meeting at the Ba Wl* Chapel on Monday night "O
of the shabbiest pieces of °ratan ever ialotid •• •
cultured &adieu°, " is the opinion which the worthy
coantillor eatiortalas of what many o/ oor elregyikit
churches have had to pay warty £lOO for.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-10-14

OUR CONVICTS.

The treatment of prisoners at the various convict
eetablishmenta has been the subject of much and import-
ant discussion of late, and at Portland prison especially
that treatment, whether rightly or now. cannot my, has
been severely questioned. In a long article on ' Our
Convicts" In Monday's Stonilierd, the subject is again
brought forward, and some extraordinary statements are
made with reference to Portland. It says, speaking of
the Howard Association, which has far its especial aim
the more complete classification of Conlidal :—"The
Association is one of the most • tire bodies that exist for
the amelioration of the lot of the markt, and it contrives
to great attention to this particular subject while
essing in a general way to live 'for the promotion of
best methods of the treatment and prevention of
crime. It has interested itself in the treatment of
prisoners, and has tried to improve their position, and
that enquiry in this direction is fully justified, appears
from certain facts which were elicited before the Royal
Commissioners." Here is an example :
" A recent convict made grievous complaintsof the treat-
ment at Portland, and it warn proved before the Commis.
sion that he had been stOjected, in 15 months, to 134 days
of bread and water diet Prisoners are by no means to be
pampered,
but such excessive penal dietary is dangerous.
doctor at first informed the Commissioners that
he drii•rot think that this prisoner's punishment was
inammira Whereupon the Earl of Kimberley reed over
the full reipieter of ths punishments. Then the doctor
admitted. It seems to be a very tremendous quantity,
and more than I had any idea of.' Again, the same
prisoner complained that whilst at Portland he had been
burnt eleven times with a rod hot instrument The
doctor under examination admitted that same six or seven
times he bad applied piece of metal heated in • spirit
Limp to the man's body. so hot that 'for • lengthened
time it leaves a brownish scar. but not deep enough to
leave • cicatrix exactly.''
The article then goes on to y,"sa Of nouns It does not
follow that because one prison governor might take a
wrong view of his duties, our whole prison wenn Is one
of cruelty and tyranny, but the exposure of such cases as
that cited cannot do any hann, whilst it is certain to make
manager, more careful in doing their work." The
= 11l
Association collected amount
tar,,tar,, of information,
and is inclined to think thiat more cruelty is going on in
our prisons than the public is aware of.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-10-14

sePred

• WAlf AGM.

Arrscaciinto Wiertm. —The steamships Telegraph
and Stella discontinued the passenger service between
Poole and Swanage for the present seams Saturday.
Horner Team's°tvtha.—The services held at the
Congregational Church last Sunday were very suithess.
hl. In the morning the Bev. F. A. Warmington,
who is • most able preacher, took for his text Psalms
Icy., 2: "Les us come before His presence with
thanksgiving," and Job s., 2: "Show me wherefore
thou °untended with me." He said the Bishop of
Manchester thought we ought not to thank God for •
bad harvest. Contesting this point the preacher
showed reasons for blessing God in trial, and con-
sidered that, depending as we do for supplies from
other countries, we should thank God for • good
harvest elsewhere. In healthy discipline God is still
good and loving, His contentious with man are in love.
We so often forget God and are careless that trial and
sorrow are quite needful. In prosperity we are apt to
praise the good farmer and forget God. Bad seasons
show our dependence on Go as soldiers on • general.
" Tbeir's not to make reply.
Thelr's aot to mama why."
Denied blessing keeps us remindful that earth is not
heaven. In the afternoon many :row other congrega-
tions attended and united in the offerings of fruit and
flowers. The church was not decorated, but there
were very many Bowen and much fruit. Half of this
was sent to the County Hospital with most of the
The rest of the fruit and flowers have been
sent to the sick poor—the rich have plenty. The
children were specially addressed on Job :iv., 2:
He cometh fortis like • flower." Mr. Worthington
said dowers were our teachers and our healers. In
the hospital and to us they taught two lemons, that
there is • God, and that he will take care of us.
Children grow like flowers, may they grow like
Jesus, he rose of Sharon, who grew in favour with
God and man. Christ's character was beautiful and
humble. As in winter death seem. to reign, but in
spring the flowers bud forth, so death is but the way
to the sunshine of heaven. The sermon in the evening
was • very powerful one upon Rev. :iv., 15: "Th.
harvest of the earth." The preacher showed how the
h.avest field was • place to call forth gratitude, and
was at the YON time • voice of warning. We should
take care not to sow tares with our golden grain,
rather Dow the good seed in our whole life. Those who
sow tares showed the fact in their face.. Lessons of
faith and hope were also taught us, as well as the use
and place of means, God intending us to nes them in
order to reap his blessing. As we use means to restore
the sick in body, so should we to cure sickness of soul.
As we labour to get in the harvest so should we send
forth labourers—Sunday School teachers, &c., ke to
reap the spiritual. Faithful ser•iin gains &redoes
reward. Keithly harvests remind us of human
destiny ; some will not be found fruitful in the harvest.
The sermon was brought to • close with • forcible
appeal to prepare for • happy harvest hereafter.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-10-14

UNDEFENDED PRISONERS.

Sly.—! very rarely trouble the newspapers with &letter,
but I ask f .r this to he insert,' because I hardly know
how else to mak* known that I hope any of this parish
who unfortumitelr get into serious trouble will try to
emu's some one to properly doled them. I shall be glad
to help to defend them, except in two caws. Ytrit, in the
awe of tines who are habitnal offenders—" old bands"—
who know well how to defend themselves. Second, in
the case of those who hive go into trouble through
drunkenness. I admit that • recent case has brought
this subject painfully before me. I think it wrong for a
1311112 to be sent for three months' imprisonment after •
quarter of an hour'. trial without any possibility of detour
ding himself or of showing his previous character. I am
anxious that, whether innocent or guilty, our poorer
parish,nners should, a• &rule, with the ex.wptiona above
given, be defended.
Taws obediently,
W. & SIIIITTLIWORTII.
6, Lansdowne-terrace. Weymouth.