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The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

WHIT KNIGHTON.
LOCAL SUPERSTITION.
To Mr Aliter.

Sir,—Your correspondent who sent that amount of
the extraordinary affair at Knighton, and which
appeared in your last week's issue, said truly when he
wrote that much sympathy vie felt for the unfor-
tunate family, for few people could see an aged couple
so upset in mind, as well as the damage done to their
furniture, without being moved to pity them. But
there is another family living in the neighbourhood
who also &earn sympathy. One of them. an old
lady, is, according to a report gives of this afair in a
oontomporary of yours, scsassd of witchcraft. I do
not haw, _ how many people thin ars In this
plays who Wien la orb aismeso, but go shirt ,
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

A SPIRIT DEALER'S DODGE.

The First Dsion of the Court of Serie% at Edinburgh,
on Saturday. held a spirit dealer in Leith liable for
accumulated penalties amounting to over £514. in haring
failed to notify in his books transactions with splexe ob.
weed by i• pugging." Being a large dealer he succeeded
In extracting from old cask., by means of boiling ',rater
and evaporation, a larg. quantity of spirits upon which the
penalties were impoiW. Wag 173 gallons

ANTICIPATED STRIKE OF ONE HUNDRED
THOUSAND COLLIERS.

An extensive strike is threatened by the miners in Son th
and West Yorkshire and North Derbyshire. The ma.ters
a few days ego gave notice of • further reduction of 121 per
cent_ in the waxes, and thie caused considerable alarm
amongst the men, who in 1874, when the prices began to
fall, stipulated with the masters that the reduction,
should not go beyond the amount that the men bad gained
in advances—nemely, 57f per cent The reduction of
which notice Ls now riven is • violation of that stipu-
lation, but the masters contend that the state of tratie
renders it impossible for them to avoid the commis upon
which they have decided.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

THE CANFoRD ALLOTMENTS.

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The prizes which are annually given by Sir Ivor
and Lady Cornelia Guest, for the bet kept, and the
best cropped all tttnent gardens on the Canford &tate,
were distributed to the successful consgfitors at the
Antelope Hotel on Saturday af er noon , Mr. Charles
Paterson, the steward. The judges made the following
report
We. the undersigned, bare in been favoured with
Instructions by Sir Ivor and Lady Cornelia Guest to
examine the allotment Vett* in the various districts ea
the Canford Estate, with the view of the distribution of
prizes to than who during the past season have kept their
allotments in the cleanest condition, and cropped them to
the best advantage.
" In remarking generally on the allotments for the past
season, with regard to crop., there seems to be considerable
progrees made, both in quality and variety, but if the past
summer, owing to the very beneficial rains, has been
favourable for crops, it has also been most favourable for
the growth of weeds, and. consequently, we find many
allotments in • foul condition, and presenting • most
uns*htly appearance.
" The district of Seldown is a favourable contrast to
most of the others, being generally kept cleaner, and the
paths and divisions in better condition, and many of the
allotments bear marks of having unusual care bestowed on
them. The retnier prize ham this year been awarded in this
district, we believe, for the ant time.
" In the districts of Sterte. Lonefleet School, and Lone-
liest Church Tre are also sonic remarkably well-kept
gardens, in fac in most cases, h them districts the crone
are very fair, t, as steed beore, many of them overrun
with weeds. . _

" The cropsin the districts of Parkstone. Coeway-terrace,
and ficakocroit are better than usual, owing, we presume,
to. greater rainfall during the peat summer, the soil bang
of. dry, sandy nature.
" The Hamworthy district, although having the advan-
tage over most of the others in tle nature of soil, is
certainly hebindhand with regard to cleanliness. There
are, patens, about one-fourth of the allotments that seem
well cared for, and • few instances of first-clamraellinil,
whilst the others are sadly neglected, and an but •
credit to their holders. The paths and divisions n this
district are also in • bad state, the grass being allowed to
grow the whole of the season without being cut, and giving
thawbole an untidy appearance.
" We would beg to suggest, in the interests of all, that
greater efforts should be made in the destruction of weeds,
not only for appearance make, but for the benetit of the
crops., an such • mass of weeds as there is in many cases
naturally rob the moll to a great extent, to the detriment
of the crone
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

ARTISTIC PHOTOGILAPHY

PEARSON AND BROWNING,
(Sticmvors to F. Debenham),
THE PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIOS,

88, ST. THOMAS STREET,

WEYMOUTH.

rptiz remarkable Success of these Studios
1 sad the reputation for high class work extending
not enly in the immediate Neighbourhood, but through-
out the Counties of Somerset, Devon. and Wilts,
and &Meted by theftirosnate Notices of the Provincisi
and Metropolitan Press, furnish a sufficient guiu-antee
for the excellence of these productions.
Owing to the scientific oonstruction of the Studio.
and the great rapidity of the light, CHILDREN'S
PORTRAITS are made • special feature.

Melon. PARSON awl BROWNING hold a
LICENSE for the beentiful and permanent
AUTOTYPE CARBON PROCESS.

Specimens of highly-finished PAINTINGS, from
the SMALLEST MINIATURE to the LIFE-SIZE
PORTRAIT may be seen at the Brume, and a Visit
of Inspection is respectfully invited from all who
have not yet visited this Establishment

List of Prima mit Post-free an application.

WORTH RRIaILBRADTG.

CHRISTMAS, 1878.

picroass FRAMED,
CERA?, QOlOl, •AD WILL,

J. SPARROW'S,

22. ST. EDMUND STREET, WEYMOUTH

(orroarn GUILDHALL).
Trsaidne Plotorso sod Novoßios for Scrip-boob in
Udine@ Vanity.
Mounts Out, So.
Nan 2113 ADDRIES.

CHRISTMAS, 1878. NEW YEAR, 1879.
PURCVSERoks laa:Lvtitg3d to K *Tispeet the
OHNISTYAS AND NEW YEAR
CARDS, &a.,

HITMPHRZY'S SHOWROOM,
UPPER BT. A.LBAN'S-STKEET, WEYMOUTH.

• illwas, eft* Ars assokei.

Orders taken at the Sturm or at 9, Teinity-etraet,
Weymouth.

SELLING OFF WITHOUT RESERVE
OWING to the ill-health of the Propriertess,
at

J. HOOD'S
CHINA, GLASS, & EAIIILEN WARE ROOKS,

LOWER BOND-STREET, WEYMOUTH,
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

THE DISTRES&

The lock-out of lace operatives at Chard continues.
The whole of the unionists at another mill have left their
employment rather than give up their union with the
Nottingham Operative Lacemaiters' Society. The last
con t mien t to do so hare been working at Mawr. Wheatley
and Co. Lower Mill. The deadlock is likely to Iwt some
time; for the union are supporting the men, whilst the
masters are resolved to stand out
. . . . . .

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A very large number of labourers and mechanics at
Exeter Sr. out of employment, end have no vowed of
getting any for some time to come. As the refills iqns of
the Board of Guardians forbid the granting of outdoor-
relief to able-bodied men, and u puny are alniutdestitute,
relief is being given by citizens through the agency of the
Mayor.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

POOLE.

Cumulus Fats—Butchers, poulterers, fruiterers,
grocer', and other tradesmen made liberal and
attractive display. of Christmaa fare, and the meat
•• show" sue one of the best that we have seen. Mrs.
Bidont, of the Market-place, had some fine oxen and
heifera, bred by Mr. H. Coate. of Hanford, and other
well-known Dorsetabire grazers, also some good
Exmoor, Southdovrn. and Welsh mutton, and a house
lamb. Mrs. Keynes, of the Market-place. displayed
ap ox, bred by Mr. H. Stuckey, of Bridgwater,
which won the second prize at the Wirnborne Reposit-
ory S&10 an ox. grazed by Mr. H. Coate, of Slur.
winder Newton ; eight fat heifers, bred by Mr. J.
C„30.,,, of trammoon ; four others, grazed by Mr. G.
Dosnoney, of Bbillingstone ; two ditto, supplied by
Idr, F. Coate; 10 superior melees, fed by Mr.
Grove,. of Blandford ; U Exmoor', bred by Mr. W.
Coate ;two lambs from Mr. W. B. Fryer's farm at
Lytcbett; and • quantity of turkeys and geese from
lir. C.. 7. Hambro, Miltnn Abbey; Mr. Soul, of
Lonefieet, had as usual • splendid show of beef and
mutton, which was supplied by the best breeders, and
was sound to none in the town; Mr. R. Bldout, of
Hill-street. displayed two superior fat oxen, grazed by
Mr. WarTOU, of Lettiford ; two prime fat stem,
bred by Mr. Henry Coate. of Hanford; six fat heifers,
from Mr. Sandford, of Buckland Newton ; five fat
mothers, bred by Mr. G. Homer, of Athelhanpton,
fire Exmoor wrothus, supplied by Mr. Palmer, of
Glastoubury ; 18 yemen, grazed by Mr. Jeffery of
Lowest ; a fat calf, bred by Mr. Butt, of Lytchett;
and a hams lamb. At Mr. J._ Topp's sloop in Market.
street, Owe were four prime and 8 fat sheep
bought at the Stalb Cattle Show • 10 large
sheep purchased at the luster Nowise Cattle
Show; an ox, two fat heifers, and eight fat sheep
porksol ; and some fine mos= supplied by Mr. J.
trumpter, of Lytchett ; Mr. K Ridout,of Newetreet,
had an ox, grazed by Mr. Worsen of Lettiford ; two
heifers, bred by Mr. Baseline, of Knighton Farm. •
prime fat heifers, supplied by Mr. Creed, of Bridg-
water; and some Exmoor =then, bred by Mr.
Palmer, of Glastonbury. Mr. lEtidont, of New
Orchard, and Mr. Ridout, of Hhyh.street, also had
good shows of beef and mutton. The pork butchers—
Mews. Godwio, Turner, Beaumont, and Harris—bad
large supplies of pigs, and Mr. House, of Lone eel,
made a very extensive display of poultry.
Purr Bugloss, Thuraday.—Before the Mayor
W. N. Western), and Yawn W. D. Duerde, J. B.
Dorell and 0. K °etch.
A WILLI CAA& —Brokkaii• Vats. a
_gipoy boy, was
charged with widen damaging the clote of • little
girl named Bemis Ricksit. to the extent of .Cl. on the
rrlisaday week.—The evidence showed that am the
gt stibs le drool woo Saw was thrown over
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

BLANDFORD.

hinun ILanotrir.—We understand that the Right
Honourable Lord Bkelmersdale, the M.W. Grand
Mark Master Maim, bet directed patents of appoint
meat to be prepared in favour of Bro. hiontaeue (swat.
Bore Regis, Blandford, in the county of Dorset, as
Provincial Grand Master of Doesetshire, and of Bro.
the Rev. C. R. Davy, Tracy Park, Bath, as Provincial
Grand Mastic of Gloucestershire. Three are two new
provinces in the Mark Degree.

'MANAGE.

LOOT., " °Roams" Looom—On Wednesday,
Deoen3ber 11, Mr. Benjamin Thackaray, of the
Western Temperance League, delivered a stirring
address on tbe t•mperance question, in the Coign-
Schoolroom. There are still some Good
ret:lal are in Swum's, and they meet in the above
room every alternate Tuesday.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

A HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Dieciace.

" Rummer§ urn Vierrona " Sr. requested to 001104
at once, if they have not done so, and see the grandest
display of Bonbons and French Comprise ever seen
In Weymouth, Alley Slops", Paris Exhibition, Houses
of Love, &c., &c., &c., from W. to Ca per box. Also
the great cariosity, the Revolving Lamp, which muses
quite a seneation.—Tsrupe and Co's, Tea Market.—
[Allot.]

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MOI7IIIIO Me HAUL THE PRIECOS ALICL--Os
Sunday morning the churches ware solemnly draped in
memory of the late beloved Princess. At $t Msry's
Church the pulp t and galleries were draped with black
cloth • at Christ Church the pulpit, lectern, aad
chorieiare gallery were hung with black merino ,• at
Holy Trinity Church the pulpit, lectern. choir-stalls,
and both valorise were heavily draped with rich black
cloth; at St. John'. Church the pulpit was bung with
black cloth, under the font f this Wig iglacol • white
coma, the Communion-table wax almilaYly draped.

" ALBION" CLUB thesis—The members of this
club had their annual dinner in the large room at the
club on Monday evening. when Mr. T. B. Groves
presided; supported be Mr. T. Charles (in the vice-
chair), and Marra J. Baunton, Coo/c, Roberts,
Laver, Lines, Stroud, Bartlett, Buseell, Dennis,
Thing, Freeman, Butcher, Thrietle, Fowler, Bennett,
Ito. Mr. Gook*, of Anveta-place, served the dinner,
which was of the very bat description. Mr. Henry
Edwards, M.P., very kindly sent &basket of pheasants
towards the feast. After the removal of the cloth,
the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were drunk, and a
very pleasant evening was spent. Mr. Howard was
tamable to be peanut owing to indisposition.
CHIIISIIIAI Tosaooo. —At the Borough Petty
SIIIIIOIIII on Tuesday, before Dr. Drew and Mr. B.
Hopkins, Bertiensin Kingman was brought up in
custody charged with smuggling 2ilbs. of tobacco.
—William George Lowe, Customs officer, 'stated that
about half-past five o'clock the previous evening he
noticed the defendant, who is a seaman, leaving the
Jersey boat, to go on shore. Perceiving that he had ,
some bulky along his legs, he asked him what he
had got about him? Defendant replied that he had
only • small quantity of tobacco, about a quarter of •
pound. He ordered him down to the cabin, and
searched him, and found that he had oonoutled the
tobacco round his lege, and at the bottom of hie boots
—a'quarter of • pound in each.—Robert James Plun-
kett, acting examining officer of Customs. proved the
single value and duty of the tobacco to be 12e. 3d.—
Defendant, in answer to the charge, said he bad no
questions to ask, but hoped the Bench would impose
a fine and not send him to prieon.—The magistrates
said this was • very marbles offence, and they were
bound to protect the revenue he far as possible. How•
ever, taking all things into consideration, they would
let the defendant off this time very leniently, and
would fine him the 12a 31. duty and value of the
tobacco, or in default lt days' imprisonment, and
hoped this would act as • caution for the future.—The
fine was paid.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

EXPRESS and TELEGRAM OFFICE.

B°°". PAMPHLETS, MAGAZINES, and
PERIODICALS, elegantly printed at the
EXPRESS and TELEGRAM OFFICE

Aif EMORANDIIMS tastefully and promptly
IVI printed, and ea Cheaply as any House in the
frade at the
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

MURDER AT WOOLWICH,

On Monday morning • little girl, six year. of W.. .al
murdered be her mother. at No. 21. Armstrong•tree, near
the Arsenal Station, Woolwich. The mordants is named
Maria Laughtoo, aged 48, and she has lived at the address
earned for the past two years with her husband end two
children, Annie Lydia, now dead. and • little boy a year
or two younger. Sh• has the character of a respectable
and educated woman in reducert cireumet ono. Her
husband left horse at half-put fiev that morning to go to
the Indiarubber Works at Silvertown, where he is
employed, anti half an hour later she got up, and, scceed.
lux to her own st.tte meat. • sudden impulse came over
her to kill her daughter. Rho seised the poor chili by thg
throat as he lar asleep, ent to stifle her cries, thrust a
stocking into her mouth and throat, until she had MAW] t
!struggle. She then went to the polierstation. where
Berjeant Brenchitry was on duty. and telling him that she
bad ...A...1 her daughter, healed him the key of her
room. adding that he would find her little boy. B,bn
alive sad in bed. The sergeant ran to the house,
found as she had said. The girl wan evidently dead, bat
he called Dr. Mitchell to certify the fact. The father of
the child was sent for, end his emotion on learning that
his child was dead and hie wife • prisoner was most
distressing.
On Monday afternoon the accused we. brought up
before Mr. Balirul.
Police-Sergeant Brenchley said: At a few minutes pest
six o'clock this morning, the prisoner came into th
station and said, "I have killed my daughter, and have
cowl to give myself up. Mi. is the key of my room at 21,
Armstrong-street You will find a little bohtrk• in •
corner of th H li. room. e was &Irak.. God
for it, My little daughter in on the bed, dead.
I could not belp it. I did it with my hands and a stock.
Ins." I than left her in charge of Gotstable Guymon'. and
ran to her house, where tho landlady admitted me, and
I went to a front room on the first floor, the door of which
I opened with the key which she had given ma The
little boy. Hobe., was awake in bed; and covered with
a sheet, I found the body of the little Irl. deed, bat
quite warm. There were mark. on each si •of the wind-
pipe.
Thomas Alexander Mitchell, assistant to Dr. Sharpe,
said he was called by • constable, soon after sir o'clock.
and saw the body. The marks on the throat appeared to
have been caused by the prisoner's auger and thumb
priming the windpipe and causing suffocation. He after-
wards saw the prisoner, who told him that she had
done the deed in order that her daughter might go to
Heaven.
Mt Baggy reeradad the Wainer.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

3OITANAXOI7TR.

Ti CAB AND CARZIAGI COIL:ZANY. In the
Chancery Court on isaturday re the Bournemouth
Cab and Carriage Company (Limited), on the applica-
tion of Mr. Palmer, on behalf of the Company, the
VioeChancellor appointed a prorisioual liquidator
thereof to act, pending the hearing of a petition which
had been presented to wind up the Company.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

THE DORSET An.. SC2MItRSET COUNTIES

ALMANACK.

This almanack, which is edited by Mr. Louie H.
Ruegg, of the Sherborae /sensed, km now reached its
eighteenth year, and continues to maintain its well
deserved popultrity in the western counties. It con.
tains a very coarect calendar of fairs and market',
with the chief provisions of the New Cattle Diseased
Act, and the Factory and Workshops Act, and a
diary for 1879 There is an excellent selection of
remsrks on agricultural and domestic topics.—Salu-
bury sad Wiackeskr Journal.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

WINYAITIL

Court Fourrr Kira, 4,062, A..O.F.—At • meeting
held here on December 23rd, Dr. Bartlett, of this
place was duly elected medical officer of the above
court.

lIPWIST.

DRIM Os BOXING DAT. —At the County Petty
Sessions on Friday last, before Colonel Swaffield and
Mr. H. H. Eliot, Hairy Ckack, Madam. Sulutoads, and
Joan Blkc, were summoned for being drunk and
riotous on boxing day. Chick did not appear, but
sent his wife. Service of summons having been proved,
P.C. Rayne stated that he heard there was a row
going on opposite the Standard Inn, and proceeding
there he found the defendants and Chick all scaling
together. He parted them but they began fighting
again. Altar his telling them he should have them
up, they took a trap and drove away. Both defen-
dants stated they had had some drink., but were not
drunk. Fined 10s. and costs each, and one of them
warn reminded that it was not the first time he had
been summoned.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

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Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

A WYKB GHOST STORY.

It happened, u I have said before, at midnight one
New Year's Eve not many years ago, as we were
trudging homeward along the crisp high road leading
from Wyk. to Weymouth, our minda bent on ghost
lore, and our thoughts in full harmony with the Dour
and place, when the clock, in the old gaunt and black
church tower, visible through a half transparent fog
which obscured the glitter of the stars, struck out in
long and melancholy strides the hour of midnight, at
which hour, in days gone by, supernatural agencies
were said to be at work, and, as we hastily traced and
passed the black outline of the side wall of the church,
visible by the feeble light of the new moon. even the
rustling ol ths sad night air through the trees—
Which for a moment only.
Like the withered blare* on lonely churchyards.
Stir at wow pawing tread."
Chntinethe hours, one after another, added to rather
than dispelled the monotony of the spell ander which
we laboured. Scarcely had the last vibration of the
12th stroke, the requiem forth. departed old year died
away, and we had stepped into another and new year,
when we were mutually convinced that something. a
something. was stealthily approaching from out of the
depth of the vagueness of the night, which gave the
patches of mow on the tops, and uneven portions of
the cold sad grays stones, shrouded and phantee
manorial shapes. It was really "something," and
en nigh to stop us, each vainly striving to conceal
our fears and alarm, our tongues now were
' affected, and maned to have been lost air in • night-
mare. our relation with our will, when lo I all at once
we were visibly sensitive of the presence of an
apparition -yes, sa apparition, and only • few feet
from us,. with its greet glaring eyeballs flashing like
the fire from the will-o'-the-wisp, and marching and
seeming to pierce ~en through the dead of the night
within us from off the churchyard walL Some moments
afterwards, remembering and regaining the We of say
, tongue in almost breathless efforts, repeating the well-
I known incantation of "Why trashiest thou me," to
our real surprise and relief it vanished, sad as it
vanished • dull heavy thud was heard, for in his
descent from off the wall, his claws had tumid a loose
coping stool. We afterwards joyously psiraned our
Journey promising that nothing sheáld ever be
alvnzged about that frightful apparitka. What t
Who was it? Why this great tern cat.
H. W. F.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

THIC AFGHAN WAR.

THE AMERR'S PROCLAMATION.

&twins October 12 and November 11 the Ames,
proclaimed • Maar, or religious war, against the
A proclamation was found at Pamir Kotal
to the following effect
That the Ammer for years has been preparing imple-
meats of war and homing instructions to his soldiers.
He exhotia all Mussulmens to rally round him on
behalf of their " Wage a holy war," so runs
the proclamatioa, "on behalf of God and his Prophet,
with your property and your lives. Let the rich
equip the poor. Let all die for the holy cause A
foreign nation, without cause or the slightest provoca-
tion, has made up its mind to invade our country and
to conquer it." The document then goes on to umi
upon the people • determined resistance to the infidel,
liiminparadise to those who die In the fight, ever-
lasting tlistures in the next world to thom who fly,
and ID ,000 tormenta to all who a,oept British money.
The Znglish are described as worthless infidels,
animated by deceit and treachery. The proclamation
I. ed by the Ameer's military secretary, by his
Highness" order.
itch an appeal to religioua feeling has not been
without its effect. At the action on the Peiwar Hotel
on the lind instant two rifles were discharged at early
dawn upon our side, 111 • signal to the enemy of the
British advance, and during the subsequent opera-
tion' eighteen men deserted the colour, and returned
to camp. A. most searching investigation has been
made, and • court-martial held. One man was to be
iisievd in front of all the troops, and others have
been sentenced to various terms of imprisonment,
ranging from one to fourteen year.. Several desertions,
accompanied by theft of aims, have recently occurred,
and • stern example is necessary.
The news of the Ameer's flight to Tashkend is
confirmed. All power had slipped from his grasp,
and the government is now vested in Yakoob
Khan.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

" W. BAxint.
" CHAS. CORDL"

112 s primes were awarded sm under

Pled prise, A. R. Clark, who took the third prise in
1877.
Second prise, Thomas Horst, Poole (third prise in MS,
first pries in IK%, and first prize in MI
Third prise. Robert Ley, Bolter (second pries in 1577.)
MITRICT.

!IT! RTE.

Pint prise. Samuel Ley, Towngateetrest (first prize in
1876 and 1877).
Second plias, Robert Saunders, Tovrogatentnet
Third prise, William &enders, Townotsrstrest (second
prize in 18771
RCALESCIOST, CONWAT-TRIULACR, WINDORSI6•II.O•D
DISTRICT.
First prize, John Stimi, Nerrntreet.
Second prize, Thomas French, Strandntreet (first prize
In PO, second prize in 1677).
Third prize, Robert Hoare, Deausark-place, Lou/Amt.
SZLOOF)I DISTRICT.
^ • • - - •

First prise, John Reed, Sandy.lane, Loneliest (second
prise in 1877).
iiceend prize, ;eore Allen, Towniateatree,..
Third prize, Charles Etallett (second prise in 1875, first
prise in 1&7).
LONGIFLTST SCHOOL DISTRICT

Firet prize, Henry Kendall, Longfleet (third prize in
WM.
Second prize, George Weeks, Towngaterreet.
Third prise, John Randall, Triter.
'Avon.= CHURCH DISTRICT.
First nine, William Hillier, Baiter.
Second prize Edward Carey, Longileet (tint twin in
1875, 1576, and .1977).
Third pries, Henry Williams, inn., Longfleet,
PA IIiSTON C DISTRICT.
Firrt prise, Edmund Rabbits, Ilerwoodwbuildinga
Second prim, Issas Duman.
Third prise, Frederick Cavell, (lint prise in HIM
John Reed, ot the Seldom' district, wee awarded •
idlver cup, for the best kept and the beet copped garden
on the Warr.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

LANIILOILD Cl.•111.-JURY CASL.

K.'. Tatarlt Bello., Nlaraliwoyd Manor, v. if. Trott,
farmer, ot Killiiiiniton. Devon.—Ur. F. W. Oundry, of
Bridpolk for plaintiff; Mr. Tweed, of Moulton, for
defendant. The following were sworn as • fiery :—Messrs.
W. Dons,lott, W. floe-rat?, L. Sta.tic, IL Duttharti, and
W. K. Brown.—The art-on was brought by Cantata
Ruben to recover the sum of .137 10s., being the amount
/
to interest anon the ex pen btu, of the tinkling of • cow-
vall, two and a-half prate at live nor cent. The alleged
greemtnt woe that plaint.ff shoul I erect • etall imi hia
arm, known as "Cowley,- and at the same time ex cute
all necessary repair. req.kred at the said farm previous to
the defendant becoming occupier. The repairs did not
prove sitisfaetory to the defendant, who upon these
nTOLIO,I4 refused to pay the interest —Mr. OundrY ekted
the defendant bad refused payment of the ner-csntage,
amounting in two and a-lisif years to .CI7 10s., alleging
that the repairs were not ennpleted.—Mr. John Sparks,
',bettor, of Crew , and etaward of the Manor of
Marsbwood, stated • stall was to he provided, but nothing
was said concerning • barton.—Ciptain Bulkn said an
agreement was arrived at that certain repair" should be
done previous to defendant', becoming occupier. The stall
was completelybuilt at the end of Stotember,and cost £l4O.
—Joseph Roberta, land surveyor, said the .tall is enough
to accommodate 25 cows, and the whole pretuises were in
good repair.—This statement was corrobora.ed by John
Hobbs, carpenter, of Morsliwood, end Mr. Thomas
Patten, builder, Bridport.—Mr. Tweed remarked the barn
we. not repaired, and for this neglect • counter claim
would be ptsaled viz., £l9 101. The stall was not
constructed according to agreement, nor had any
approach been formed—Mt. Henry Trott, the defendant,
supported the statement of his advocate. In wet weather
the barton is a perfect gnu-mire, and the stall would only
hold 21 cows.—Thotals Trott, father of loot wanes..
William Copp, dairyman, in the employ of defendant,
and Mr. Benjamin Gage, auctioneer, Axminster, corro-
borated, the latter saying defendant could not stoic his
corn in the barn, and the centre of the baton was hollow
and very wet—fl. Honour thought the matter might
amicably he settled by both parties bearing their own
costa—The plaintiff would nit accept the tartar, but
eventually it was decide I without reference to the jury—
that both parties bear their own cora, with verdict for
defendant, and the counter claim to be withdrawn.—The
'marine occupied rather over three hours.

owl,"
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

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Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

CHRISTMAS IN THE CHURCIIE&

The decoratroda at this church were blth profuse and
effective. The reredos was alegantlY decorettd, being
pricked out with evergreen, blended with everlasting
and was the united work Pt Mr... Shuttlesorth
and Miss Parker. The altar rails were filled in with
crosses of Cape asters and ivy, and had a very pretty
effect; this was also dons by Mrs. Shuttleworth. The
choir stalls in the chancel were Gratefully ornamented,
yew, holly, and bay leaves being the leading materials
used ; at the tap of each end of the stalls was a Yell
beautiful chaplet composed of cfPrese, hay, yew, and ether
evergreens. The penels of the pulpit were filled in with
moss and cypress morays alternately, ant in the centre was
• cram surnamed of maiden-hair fern and chrysao-
themum& The outlines of the Rapala were Ailed in with
evergreens lightly wrought, anion either side of the floral
cross were sacred emblems worked in holly-berries and
everlasting flowers; this work was most artistically
wrought by the Misses Groves, the Misses Betts, and
Mrs. Shuttleworth, who also decorated the chancel-stalls
The reading-desk wog exceedingly well deceinted. In the
front was the word "Gloria." in everlasting daisies on a
DIM ground, and underneath we, 11 ors.., of holly-berries
on a green groundwork. This was very delicately carried
not with much taste by the Misses Baoolc and the Mimes
Groves. The tout looked extremely pretty: the base was
one mar of wreathing. of evergreens, while the top wee
covered with fern.. gramma laurostinna,and other Rowers,
avd worked in white raised letters In wool-work were the
words—" Soff-r little children to corns unto me," and it
was evident that the Misses Snook had bestowed much
Patna taste, and skill in decorsting this sacred adorn-
ment Above the font, and on either side in the two
nickel were sacred emblem, also dons by the Misses
Snook ant the Mimes Groves. In front of the north
raliery, in gold letter. on • red ground bordered by
lightly-worked wreaths of evergreen, and everlasting
!I twen, was the text—" The people in darkness have seen
a great light," and in the south gallery, similarly worked.
1•111/11 tho tent—" Unto us a child is horn, unto us a sou is
given": this was beautifully worked out by Mrs. Shuttle.
worth. In the form niches were also sacred emblems by
Mrs. Shuttleworth. In the hoses of the three side
windows. on • red ground in white ',Med letter& inter-
mixed with gold, were the word.—" The Mighty God, the
Everlauting Father, the Prince of Posse." This was both
nleasing and in character, and was done by Mrs Pidgeon.
Oyer the south arch wae the text, in colonred letters—
'His Name shall be called wonderful." Thi., with the
decorations of the other arches, which were filled in with
wreathe of evergreens, giving a very sweet effect, was
ably executed by Mr. ratty. Th. preacher in the morning
and afternoon was the Reg. W. T. Shottleworth, and the
servicse were of a lively cheracter and the congregations
good.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

THE STOCK OF

CHINA, WARE, AND GLASS,
Comprising Br.alrfast, Dinner, Dessert, and Tea
Services ; Toilet Sete, Bedroom China, and Ware of
all kind&

Chinese and Japanese Goods.

Glees in great variety. Bohemian and other Vases,
Lustres, Epergnes, &c. Wine Glasses, Tumblers,
&c., cut and plain.

This Excellent READY-MONEY BUSINESS to
be disposed of.—For particulars apply to Mrs. HOOD,
20, St. Thomaisetrest, Weymouth.

ELWILL Nowancs,
UMET, °cross' 8,18 M.

J. J. CHRISTOPHER,

HAS much pleasure in stating he has a fine
STOCK to OFFER this sewn of WINTER
FLOWERING PLANTS, consisting of
AZALEAS,
CAMELILAS,
CINERARIAS.
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM,
PRIMULAS.
GENISTA FRAGRANS,
SOLANUM CAPSICASTRIJII, in berry,
WINTER-BLOOMING GERANIUMS.
STOVE and GREFNHOUSE FERNS,
SPIRKA NATEIA JAPONICA.
DEITTZIA GRACILIS,
WINTER BLOOMING HEATHS,
ROSES, In pot.
VIOLETS, in pot.
LILY OF THE VALLEY,
A Quantity of Ornamental Foliage Plante for Bele or
lent on Hire ; also a fine Stock of Hardy
Garden Flowers,
PANSIES,
DAISIES,
POLYANTHUS, lc., ie.
Best kinds of Strawberry Plants in six-inch Pots for
Forcing.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

E ASONA IsLE LIBERALITY.

The worthy member for Dorchester, Mr. W. E.
&Toter, has with hie usual liberality, tent a cheque
for £lOO to the Mayor of Dorchester (Mr. A. Pope).
with a letter showine the kindliest feelings to the
poor, and from which the following is an exact: -

" Christmas Day.
" Although we have not the distress that there lain
the northern counties, yet I am afraid that, owing to
the very hard weather, there Is a want of warmth and
fuel amongst the many poor of Dorchester. There-
fore I enclose you a cheque for £lOO, to be distributed
In coals and blankets, and I leave the same entirely to
your discretion as to bow it shall be distributed."
The Mayor, we understand. has invited tenders from
various tradespeople in the town for 50 pairs of good
warm blankets and has issued tickets for 50 tons of
cool, which will be distributed under the supervision
of the clergymen and churchwardens of the various
parishes, in proportion to the number of poor people
in such parish. Lists of names of the recipients will
be prepared. We trust that, through the liberality of
the worthy member, and the generosity of our thought.
fel sod kindly Mayor (who ha. riven awe, no lees
than 300 oats. of coal), the distress which otherwise
might have been very great among the poor of Dor-
chester will be much relieved. Among thaws who
may expect a very fair start for a Happy New Year
will be the old people, who, we hops, will heartily
enjoy themselves at the Mayor's treat on Wednesday
next, at gee o'clock.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

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1 and

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WHIULZ

E
DESCRIPTION of PRINTING,
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Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-12-31

OSBORNE AND SON,

ARMY AND NAVY GROCERS,
CONTRACTORS, &c.,
FOR
HAVE just RECEIVED a PARCEL of
Finest
INDIAN CURRY & OHIITNNY
Direct from Bombay.
MANGO CHUTNEY,
SWEET LUCKNOW „
DELHI
Superior CURRY POWDER, Manufactured by
COWA/Llit BOMACIJI; Bombay.
Large Betties, 21. Bd. each; or Six meorted, 15.
OSBORNE and SON am Agents for Toutueo
PAciuso COMPAIT, Chicago.
We offer their celebrated PORK TENDERLOINS,
or COMPRESSED HAM, in 41b. rum, 5. Bd. sorb;
or Cass of 12 This, 35.

0. and 80N have just to hand a large wool of
Fund

AMERICAN CHEDDAR CHEESE,

Rids sad Mild, 7d. Per lb.

Biso Rich sod Rips CHEESE, 6d. to 60. pee lb.
A Apdsigedeg ow laVlNaiii/M. ail Ordlln DWiffra.
!RBIS: 17411.

HAYS SOIRLIE)

ME. WHEELIE,

01 THI

WEYMOUTH AND COUNTY LIBRARY,

With a ewy Large Selection of their Newest

Minivan in
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-01-22

POULTRY, PIGEON, AND CAGE BIRD
SHOW.

The Dorset County Poultry, Pigeon, and Cage Bird
Society, held its fifth annual exhibition on Wednes-
day and Thursday in tee Corn Eichaags Dorchester,
tie predigest this year being lard Lllagica, while
Mr. W. K. Brymer, hIP., was vios-president. Much
of the *nooses of the present show is due to the on.
wearied exertions of the painstaking and zealous bon.
secretaries, Mr. C. Parsons and Mr. W Bishop ; Mr.
W. Osmond, the hon. treasurer, also rendered valuable
help Several memben of Um committee actively
samMted. and thus the exhibits', numbering over 2,000,
were all properly and ready for the public at the
appointed hour. An unusually attractive prim list
was promoted, about £3OO, including tleilver cups, one
of the value of DS from the Mayor of Dorchester, being
offered for oompetition. The poultry was az.
hibited in the Corn Exchange, which locked ray
E y la its festive adornments. The entries in this
t where prizes were ,ffered of £2,
anrlre.en together with a number 1 silver cups, were
about the same as last p.x. The strongest variety
was the Minorca which made an excellent show.
Marino were very good, and Spanish were fairly
numerous am! of great merit. The ISOM dames also
came out in strong force. 'The pigeons, which were
shown in the Town.ltsll, numbered about 600 pens.
To add to the attractions, the Teem-hail weis decor-
ated in the most elaborate and tasteful manner by
Meows. T. S. Biggs, J. Rowe, and H. Ling. A mom
mediations array of birds it would have been im-
possible to •wllek•M The cage birds, which were most
creditably arranged tinder the direction olntir.srve,
were by no UMW an uninteresting or u
feature of the exhibition, almost ducriPtion e;
foreign birds being represented. There was also a
Vda.„acollection of English
_cage birds, including
blaokbit* linnets, bullfinches, goldfinches,
larks, sad, most notlosable of ails robbin.
The show was open to the public soon after one
recknk, and proved very attractive.
POOLTIT. - Dorking'. mimed - Ccenmended. W.
Wallis, Dorchester.
Deekthre. Adte-Phst sad cup. Mrs Bayne, Ford-
hetes, Method's ; mooed. 0. Z.-
,fteswell; third, Mrs
Barna
Langshani -Second, & A. Vithesy, Weymouth.
c„,,chbea, cinnamon and beff - WiMly commended. G.
Louvre KM Dirchemsr.
my other variety-TWA. C. Martin, Stierminster
thisabarsha black-Third. C. A. Jump, Wiumereff,
Dorchester.
Bultime-Ssoond, R. H. Darman, Parkstons, Poole.
Orsooomoni-lifilly oamaboodiol.U. Rom, Perkstons,
Tools.
For any other breed not mentioned-&mond. W.
'
W Dorchester.
ag Mei -Any other variety,atiOonitaandei.
Q. Matter& Dorchester, and B. A. Dorchester.
finwAes Clam-Any other varlets. algid, am-
A. Roan Dorchester.
Deane, Ayiestsu7- MAO —"°-d, Ron Cecil
Parker. Werikot.
meekatwillargamm Indian-Highly commoded. min
liagatis:na: A bass ; c°P-Oemniralejlliadt:
Hos"
Maws&
&meg asea-Dock and drske-ifint. J. 0. Saunders.
Dorchester ; third, kL Duke, pm, Uwe Ramo.
; MOO cosumended. Mrs J. Symms. Damn
Demissoien
glom : asomid. W. alai C.
NSW: W. Partraltam ; Wital low
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-01-22

District tidos.

DORSET INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.
To the Edi/or.

Dear Sir,—As your readers will me by the report
of Monday's meeting, there is now but one thing
wanting to make the proposed exhibition a most
beneficial success; sad that is—a goodly number of
exhibitors and exhibits. Surely the men, women, and
young people of both sexes in the county will not let
the reproach fall on them that they are either unable
or unwilling to fill with fitting objects the various
armee, but will one and all do that which Bee within
their power to °Distribute something of interest In-
dependently of the suns of at least £7OO to be given
away in prbis, exhibitors willing to sell their produc-
tions can name the price required to the morstarien
and should purchasers be found, as they
will be amongst our numerous visitors. tr;thsbi
trig
receive the full amount free from all charges or deduc-
tions. There will be • clams for anything of interest
not specially classified, so that nothing may be shut
out. Trusties your numerous readers will mate well
to ts, frost, and that they will kindly forward any
meget me,
!I may appear to them of interest,
Ors or TEI Comma
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-01-22

V 7001..

_
WINIIIITTH FARMS' CLua. —The annual dinner of
this old -established club took place on Mr, dnreday
afternoon, Mr. J. J. Batas, of Luiworth, occupying
the chair, and T. C. Saunders, of Watereombe. the
vice-chair. After dinner the usual toasts were
proposed, and the president read the list of prises for
successful root competition. Mr. R. Damen of
Dorchester, had olfered 1:5 for the best general root
crop not lees than 40 acres, and Mr. J. D. Paul took
the prise, while Mr. T. Saunders had the second
prh:e of 1:3, and Mr. G. Rills, of Burgate, the third
prize of EY 10a. Other prises were won as follows :
El, Sir. W. Randall; £2, Mr. 0. C. Farrar; 12, Mr.
G. A. Budden ; £3. Mr. C. Resent; £2 2a., Mr.
0. C. Farroz ; and la, Mr. Janes Spicer. The club
has ceased holding the meetings tot lecture* in come
nuance of the small attendance.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-01-22

DAY. SON, and HEWITT'S " BRONOHO-
LINK," for husk and hones ia Sheep and
Calves. It enter@ the blood, and impregnates it -with
a pungent, gaseous odour, destructive to the worm or
parin the wind pipe and lungs.
DAY' SON, and HEWITT'S "RED PASTE
BALLS," for Mares after foaling, being a gresi
rfst:;. of the milk for the colt ; It scatters and
all humours and feverish symptoms in Horww,
and is just the remedy to restore appetite, and impart
a mole-like condition.

TAY , SON, & HEWITT'S "GASEODYNE,"
11 "CARMINATIVE CHALK," &c., are con-
tained in these Cheat&

Price of Chest complete, including "Key to
F ," les. 6d. Carriage paid. Any article
cabs b 4 separately.

- .
Three important inventions have stood the Wet of
thee and are the tree Farmer's Friend and Guide in
all his Cattle DiMl2llOl.

CA UTION. —Beware of low priced Iwitaticou, Slid
let that the Name of DAT, Solt, and litwzn, 14 OR aa
bottles and packet&

DAY, SON, AND HEWITT,
22, DORSET-STREET, BAKER-STREET,
LONDON, W.; Lao WANTAGE, REEKS.
ESTABLISH= 104.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-01-22

A RIDE TO KHIVA
CAPTAIN FRED BURNABY.
Royal Hone Guards.
See Page 13:—" Two pairs of boots lined with fur wore
also taken ; and for physic—with which it is wall to be
supplied when travelling
th
in out-of-theovay places—soms
quinine, and Cockles e latter • most invaluabis
medicine, and one which have used on the natives of
Central Africa with the greatest possible soccer. In fact,
the marvellona effects produced upon the mind and body
of an Arab Sheik, who was impervious to all native
medicines. when I administered to him live
COCKLE'S PILLS
will never fade from my memory; and a friend of mine,
who passed through the same district many months after-
wards, informed me that my fame as • 'medicine roam'
had not died out, but that the marvellous cure waa swat
then • theme of conversation in the bazaar."
SKI
BURNABY'S RIDE TO KRIVA,
Pus II

A GOOD FAMILY MEDICINE CHEST
with a prudent use, ham saved many a life; and
yet we think the idea might be improved upon, and
reduced to a more simple form. Take some good com-
pound, such as

OOCKLg A NTIBILIOUS PILL%
and we tittd that the desired end may be obtained without
wake and weight; or little mysterious oompartimmts or
enchanted bottles, with ergstal stoppers. Others might

COCKLE'S PILLS,
as tested by many thousands of persons, and found to
answer their purpose so well, may be set down as the bast
—Ofierrier.

A RIDE TTO KR IV A,

CAPTAIN FRED BURNABY,
_Rural Rome Guards.

See Page 13 :—..i;',7plV.74—Ztriined with fur wore
&so taken; and for physic—with which it is as well to be
supplied when unveil in out-way places—some
quinine, and Cockles Us, the latter. twat invaluable
medicine, and one which I have used on the natives of
Central Africa with the greatest possible nom.. In feet,
the marvellous effects produced upon the mind and body
of an Arab Math, who wee imperriom to all native
medicines, when I administered to k4sx eve

FoZiEis—pitiir
win never fade from my mismory ; and a Maud of mine.
who passed through the suns district many moths after-
wards, informed me that my fame as • 'medicine man'
had not died out, but that the marvelloua cure wa• *van
then • them* of couvenatioa in the tamer.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-01-22

SECURITY IN CIUIDITING.

Not only to Protat bid to Promote Trade, and to bring
good sus together.
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Established IMO.
F ILIN T AND CO'S
BRITISH AND FOREIGN
COMMERCIAL INQUIRY OFFICES.

HUD Omcsa—Chesinside, London, E.C.

OPINIONS OF THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED
THESE OFFICES.
Moser'. WALLACE, HAI/JET, and WILIEDEM, Bermond
soy, London. —" Further and Final Reports, most
valuable feature—quite original—made • trial of other
Offices for Commercial Information, but our experience
teaches us that, for thoroughly sound information and
speedy repliee to inquiries, your Office unquestionably
stands first." Members Tfirs• Frays.
Maser*. RICHMOND and CHANDLER, Agricultural
Implement Manufacturers, Manchester.—" Not led us
wrong in any instance."
Messrs. M. Borrosixt, junr. and Co., Bradford,
Manchester and London. —"Careful—notrouble spared
—appreciate the care taken—has our highest commen-
dation." Members Seven years.
Maws. PAM/AVAST and SOM, Merchants, Leeds.—
"For Continental Information—the importance if your
method of obtaining information from more than one
channel speaks for itaelf —pleasure in recommending
our Offices."
Messrs. Hurts= and Pattrin's Riernit Factory
Reading. —" Recommend." Members Seven
Messrs. W. Simms' and Co., Sewing
Manufacturers, Airdale Works, Eeighlsy.—" No bad
debts where we have followed out your Instructions
during last four years."

To thou natio wish to kg* Owe Oilep al Members.
Th. ye. c0mm...l on the fieet of boy maw
aCltms crowed National Provincial li•nk to FLINT
n
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per MIL=
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E
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No existing Registrations at Stationer's Hall or else-
where of any avail—Apply at mato Fun and Co.,
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Frame, and all Continental countries.
No charge for Translations into any foreign
language.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-01-22

suaNAthrs iiins TO KRIVA,
Para 1.1

COCKLE'S ANTIBILIOUS PILL.
THE OLDEST
PATENT MEDICINE.
Is Bums at la. led.. IA 9d.. 61. 6d.. sad Ils.

COCKLE'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS
In we
SEVENTYEIGHT YEAR&
l& Nsw Ossioss-sraszt Losses.

BILE, WIND, AND INDIGESTION.
_
DR. KING'S
DANDELION AND QUININE
LIVER PILLS.
FOR BILE,
TOR WIND,
FOR LIVER, and
FOR STOMACH COMPLAINTS,
FOR LOW SPIRITS, DEBILITY,
FOR WEAK DIGESTION.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-01-22

THE WAGES QUESTION AT THE GAS WORK&

-
INTIMIDATION MID C 114301 OF VIOLIN.
The town of Weymouth has furrow/1y escaped being left
in darkneen in conesquence of an attempt by some of the
stokers to procure a Ti.. of wages, sad their subsequent
=men, whiolt hued in a musks of summonses for
lion on Tuesday lam. Nom the best authority
we can obtain, the following to be the fame :
Some di weeks ago the stokers &readied on =rues of
wises, they getting at that tinte—the leading @token on
wjA ade 14, and hie mates fa& 61 per week. Yr.
Stoma, the maneger, replied that be would only inaseee
the wages on coulderatioa of • certain amount of work
bang performed. and drew up a ethease, whereby they
were to receive the we they bad usually received utit
thattime by making a epeeified quantity of gee, mad w
they made upwards of that specified quantity they re.
oared higher wets by k. 3d. a week, in fact it woe
, aidiag scale. Hat when the retort. were left •• s
or doing nothing, in coneequence of having large
of gas in the us holders, the men were to receive the
same allowenos for tat* es they were willing to oaks,
but could not on account of the stock is Wiwi. This
allowance of the mine wages self they were firizt work
maclied also when the mode were reandiag leaaa
cleaned from accumulated motes: In feet the whole
✓heum Mr. Stow considered, told in favour of the inea.
He sent it to them during the week. and they erpremed
themselves perfectly eeUese4, and worked well for about
four weeks, be seek cue receiving the maximum es*
the Isseding star Pk Id-, sad kb maks lie. Id. Than
came a week in will& they raade a eearr tirdeedlty el
mottling Ike.to km ourillor wage,
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-01-22

ABBOTOBIIRY.

- - - -
AccIDENT.—On Thursday last an accident happened
to • young man named Thomas Gill, in the employ of
Mr. James White, of New Barn. Gill with others
bad been after a load of hurdles, and when Peeeinß
near Abbotsbury Mill he was riding on the shaft. of
the waggon. When getting down he stepped on •
stone which caused him to fall, and one of the wheels
of the waggon went over his leg. Those who were
with him saw the accident and went to hi. assistance.
Dr. Hawkins was sent for, and he found that the small
bone of a leg was fractured and severely bruised-