The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1862-08-19 00:00:00

Somersetshire

YEOVIL.— EXCURSION. The Great Western
Railway hate arranged an excursion to Weymouth
on Wednesday next, so as to give the passengers an
opportunity to witness the regatta on that day, in
addition to the other pleasures which the "Queen of
British Watering Places" continually offers. Then
there is the delightful passage to Lulworth, by the
Weymouth and Portland steamboats, which in itself
is worth all the cash disbursed for the day's expenses.
Tux 11APPY FAMILY. —Alfred Hallett, cabinet
maker of London, was brought up before the borough
magistrates on Thursday, charged with committing
an assault upon his brother-in-law, Edwin Hutchings.
111-feeling appears to have been engendered by de-
fendant's father leaving a larger share of his property
to Ilallett's brothers and sisters than to himself, and
this has led on several occasions to unhappy diffe-
rences, nor was the present one any exception.
—Fined £1 for the assault, and ordered to enter
into his own recognizance to keep the peace for 12
months.

FLAT/MMHG TXSTIMONIAL—After forty years
practice as a surgeon, Mr. Shetland retires into
private life, carrying with him not only the sincerest
wishes of his friends for his future happiness, hut an
elegant and recherche silver tea service, which has
just been presented him. To mention the names of
Messrs. Hunt and Reuben as the manufacturers, we
consider it enough to show it intrinsic value, but of
course Mr. Shorland prizes the feelings which
dictated the presentation more than the Mere money.
worth of the articles. Mr. Shetland made a brief
and appropriate reply to the address which accom-
panied the tea service. .

TEMPERANCE MOVEMEN.P.—The Yeovil society
will shortly bold their azutiversary, when the Rev.
E. P. A. Talbot, of Evercreect, Sir John Ifeskoth
Lethbridge, Bart., the ROY. Talbot A. Greaves, of
Weymouth, the Rev. W. W. Robinson, of Chelsea,
late curate of St. John's Church, with other gentle-
men,are expected to attend and address the meeting.
NEGLECT OP PARENTAL DUTY.—George Sim-
monds, a late urer of Sberborne, was brought before
G. Harbin, Esq.,and Captain Messiter, on Tuesday,
charged with neglecting to pay the amount due
under an affiliation order.—Defendant said he had
no mnney, having been out of work.—Complainant
(Charlotte Gilbert) said she did not wish to be
be hard upon him, but of course she could not afford
to keep tho child and herself.—Defendant urged,
but we do not see what it had to do with the
charge, that his father was dangerously ill, and was
not expected to live one minute after another.—Com-
plainant said she had learnt that morning that her
friends had been paid by defendant 6s. out of the
165-. 6d. (eleven weeks payment) due. Having
promised to pay the balance in three week;
with the costs, as. 5d., he was liberated.-
-Oliver Dibble, apprehended on a warrant early
that morning, was similarly charged. Sergeant
Keates stated that owing to hien:cent apprehension,
he had been unable to get the complainant there.—
Defendant said that he had a wife and three children
' to maintain, and that last summer he had been
obliged to pawn his Sunday clothes, and which still
remained in pledge, in °firer to keep up his pay-
ments to complainant. Ile impugned the justice of
the order in the first instance, 'suggesting per-
jury on the park of one of the witnesees.—The
Sergeant iatimated that upon hearing the warrant

had been granted, defendant absconded, which he
admitted was true, because he wanted to got some
money to pay with. —Remanded.
ACCESSARY AFTER TIE& FACT.-0111' fossil con-
temporary, hailing from Princes-street, which
always appears to delight in detecting and exposing
typographical and clerical errors in a journal pub-
lished in a neighbouring town, has, by this week's
issue, compeltely annihilated its character as a it-
speetable member of the press, in the suppression of
cases heard before the borough magistrates on
Tuesday, when parties were convicted for having
unjust weights or balances in their possession. Why
should the Gear Knap trader be impaled, and
the market house, and also the borough butcher be
not spoken of, even in the faintest whisper? In
certain cases, and under peculiar circumstances
especially, where the interests of the public
are not concerned,—aa for instanoo, where an assault
is committed, and no outrage on society is the con-
sequence—ajoumalist may perhaps, with propriety,
use his prerogative, and withhold facts which are
of no interest but to those immediately con-
cerned. In the present instance, however, it
appears to us that the public are directly
concerned as to the facts, and it is but fair that
they should be put in possession of the reasons
which led to our neighbour's leniency. Then,
perhaps, they may be content with the explanation.
The god justice acknowledged in Princes-street, we
are inclined to think, is a different character to that
in which we generally see her represented—the
bandage around the eyes being removed, and the
scales influenced agreeably to the wishes of those
whom it is beat to please for business reasons.
°militates' TREA.T.—The merry peals which
were sent forth from the bells of St. John's Church
on Tuesday morning, served to bring back to the re-
collection of many that it was the day devoted
by the worthy Mayor for the annual entertainment
by him of the children forming the various schools
in the parish. Everything seemed to be in unison
with that kindly feeling which dictated the treat;
the weather was fine without too much sun, and the
slight breeze tended to check exhaustion on the
part of the juveniles, in addition to which
it was the birthday of the lady of our chief
magistrate, who by adoption of the day entertained
all her children at the anniversary of her nativity.
Ram Park was the place selected for the demonstra-
tion, and a more joyous and happy throng has
never entered it. The children were delighted with
the amusements, consisting of every known, and
—we were going to say—unknown game and diver-
sion, as also with.the refreshments provided; the
Mayor having this year given directions that the
relative position of the dried fruit should be of a
more close nature, not like the preceding one, when
the plums and currants were scarcely within hail of
each other. The greatest political economist of the
day, had he been present, and observed 1,684
children guarded by 252 teachers, would have come
to the conclusion that as yet there are no fears for
the decay of old England, that her merry maidens
are still as beautiful and fair as they have ever been,
and her sons as stalwart and robust as in the days
of bold Robin Hood. The children were con-
tributed from the various schools as follows:
' St. John's, 276; Trinity, 392; Marsh, 56; Inde-
pendent, 339; Baptist, 265; Wesleyan, 140; Gear
Knap, 81; Unitarian, 35—total 1,584; teachers,
252; grand total, 1836. Of course before tea there
was the usual procession from the town to the field,
preceded by the Yeovil Rifle Brass Band, the very
appropriate custom as soon as reaching the field
of invoking the blessing of our Maker, and singing
praises to him for past benefits; then followed
speeches from several gentlemen, more particularly
' referring to the benevolence:of the Mayor, succeeded
by the tea to pupils and teachers. It is not our
intention to be guilty of trumpeting for the weight
of cake consumed, or the pints of tea with 'which it
washed down the infantile throats. What is that to
any one, as the Mayor is willing to pay the whole
cost a ithont demur, and did not give with a
grudging band. It was whispered in our ears that
the coat of the entertainment would not fall short of
£lOO. We say, if it does, then it is cheap at the
money to make nearly 2,000 happy for the day, and
throwing a ray of sunshine over many a life which
perhaps will be attended by no mean vicissitudes.
After tea the general public were admitted, and the
sports recommenced, which continued until dark,
terminating by an ascent of fire balloons. The cake
not consumed was distributed among the children.
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The
usual assembling of the guardians of our poor took
place on Friday last, under the chairmanship of the
Rev. R. Huyshe. There was a good attendance of
members of the board, so large a number as forty-
three being present, including four ex-officio
guardians. The principal business of the day was
to elect a medical officer for the Union, and No. 1
district, embracing the parishes of Yeovil, Preston,
and Mudford, having an area of nearly 7,000 acres,
and a population according to the last census of
9,270 persons. The salary for the union workhouse
is £3O, and for the district £62 per year, exclusive
of accouchement and vaccination fees, but including
all extras. For the vacancy occasioned by the
resignation of W. F. Toinkyne, Esq., four candi-
date', viz., blamer'. R. Aldridge, P. S. H. Colmer,
E. C. Garland, and W. F. Bennet, all medical prac-
titioners residing in Yeovil, were put to the ehoice
of the guardians. Dr. Warry, in partnership with
Dr. Bennet, had retired on hearing that partners
<tont& not both be ,chosen. 4. .hir. Powell, of
London, was also disqualified by reason of his not
having proved his qualifleations. Dr. Aldridge
having obtained the largest number of votes (26)
was declared duly elected.—Mr. Genge repeated the
charges of neglect against Mr. Woods, the medical
officer for the Uchester district, and that gentleman
having again failed to attend, the facts were ordered
to be -laid before the Poor Law Board, and a sub-
stitute appointed for the present —Agreeably to the
suggestion of the Poor Law inspector, Mr. Gibson,
the employment of an industrial teacher for the
elder girls was proposed and carried.

SPARK FORD. DISTRESSING ACCIDENT. —On
Friday afternoon a sun of the Rev. Mr. Graham, of
this parish, was out rabbit shooting, and incautiously
placed the muzzle of the gun in one of the burrows.
The trigger or hammer catching in one of the twigs,
caused the gun to explode, considerably fractu•
ring one of the young gentleman's arms. Dr. Smith
of Weymouth was telegraphed for, and fortunately
a return special train being about to leave, he was
enabled to reach Sparkford about 1 a.m. on Saturday
morning. The medical gentleman hopee to be able
to save the arm of the sufferer,

CHARD.—Cousry Parry Sassioss, Monday,
August 11.—Before C. A. Leveridge, J. C. Langdon,
R. H. Elton, and H. C. Henley? &qrs.
POACHING. Thomas Morris, jun., John Bils-
borough, John Hawker, and Samuel Holmeyard, all
of Winsham, employed on the Chard branch of the
Smith-Western Railway, were eummoned for fishing
on the 29th July, in a stream belonging to G. F. W.
Miles, Esq., taking fish "otherwise than by angling."
All pleaded guilty to the charge.—Mr. Miles did not
wish to press the charge if they promised not to
repeat it. This they did, and paid the expenses,
amounting to £l.
TRIANGULAR ASSAULT. —James Burnett, farmer,
of Chard, was summoned for having on 30th July
assaulted Priscilla Masters, widow. He was further
charged with a like offence against her sons,
Edward Masters and William Maaters—Defendant
admitted having put the whip about 'ern, as they
they were saucy and stubborn, and the mother
would not go out of the house. The mother said on
the day in question she was sitting in her house
when her boy Gilbert ran in, and said "Run
mother, for Fred is crying murder." She went out
and saw Edward on Thomas Burnett's back. She
asked Thomas Burnett what WU the matter, and
he said that the boy had been up and " catched the
hay rick a fire." The mother requested that the
boy might be delivered up to her, but he refused,
and dragged him up the road to his mother's house,
and she followed. No one would tell her what the
boy had done, but defendant said "Have him in
and give him a good flogging." The boy was taken
in and she heard him cry murder. She then went
into the house, and found the boy between the knees
of James Woonten. Defendant came in and struck
Edward with a horsewhip. Upon begging him not
to strike the boy again, he struck her with the whip.
She screamed out murder, as she did not think her
life was worth a ha'penny. Her boy William was
in the road at the time, and when Edward ran out
he asked defendant what his younger brother had
done, when he was struck by defendant with the
horsewhip.—Defendant now said the boy had set
fire to the hedge near some buildings, and that the
whole of them might have been destroyed. The
mother, he also added, came on with a deal of abuse,
and quite upset his mother.--The youngest com-
plainant could not be examined, as his mother said
be did not understand the nature of an oath.—
Hannah Locock, who was called by defendant, said
that on the 30th July the little boy Edward Masters
WAS going home from work about eight o'clock, in
company with another boy, when she saw little
Masters go close to the hedge and immediately
afterwards saw it "in a blaze.' The other boy was
not near Masters. It did not barn long, as Mr.
Burnett tame and put it out. There was an hay
rick on the other aide of the road.—James
Woonton, a labourer, in the employ of Mrs. Bur-
nett said be was in the house when the small
complainant was brought back. In came the
mother and "'arced" and abused Mrs. Burnett,
who ordered her out of the house twice, but the
mother refused to go. The defendant might have
given her a bit of a push, but it was unknown to
him if ho struck her with • whip.—Defendant was
fined la and costs for the amanita on the two sons,
the Chairman telling him be was justified in ex-
pelling the mother, aed ius she appeared to have
brought the assault on herself, that summons would
be dismissed, but as to the other two, he had so
right to take the law into his own hands. A
summons which had been taken out against Edward
Masters for damaging the hedge, was dismissed.
DRUNK AND OBLIVIOUS. —Reuben Crokam, a
labourer of Chard, was charged with assaulting on
7th August, Police-Sergeant John Whining. He
was further charged with drunkenness and riotous
behaviour at the King's Arms Inn. Defendant
pleaded guilty to being drunk only. The Sergeant
said on the night of the fair he went into the King's
Arms about one or two, and heard a noise in the tap-
room. Oa sizing in he found defendant and a gipay•

fellow fighting, and ho requested them to &Aid,
which they did. About a quarter of an hour after-
wards he beard the noise as of fighting repeated
in the samo room. He went in and found defen-
dant with his jacket off and offering to fight his
quodrom friend. Finding that words were of no
.avail to him, complainant took him by the shoulders
and attempted to put him out, upon which defen-
dant said that "no d--- b— policeman should
pat him out." He further resisted comp/linnet,
and when a few yards from the door his bat was
knocked off. Defendant afterwards used awful
oaths, as to what ha would do if he could catch him
another time. Defendant again advanced that lit
was drunk, and did not know what he did Or said.
—Pined 125.; ordered to pay the damage of the hat,
2s. 6d., and costs 10s. 6d.
_ _ _

POOR-RATS DISFAULTERS. Several poor-rate
summonses were heard, and one of the defaulters
said it was hard to pay Is. 3d. for a little hut like
his, The house had been offered for sale at ten sove-
reigns. There was only four walls to it, no garden,
no nothing. Another one said he had not the means
to pay. A bad character as to 'payment was given
by the collector. A third had brought the amount
for the rate, and hoped they would forego the ex-
penses, as he had been ill.—Orders, aceording to the
exigency of each case, were made.
A YOUTHFUL HOUHEBREAKEIL hilaC KeOCll, a
boy of about 14, was charged with entering the
dwelling-house of William 'Manning, and stealing
about 225. Prosecutor said he lived at Barrington,
and prisoner had lived with him for five years,
having been taken out of the Chard Union. In the
afternoon of Friday last prisoner was working with
him in a field, about half-a-mile from the house.
The boy left his work about 5, and about haltan-heur
afterwards his wife came to prosecutor. The wife
was called, and she stated that on Friday she
locked up her house about. ten minutes past five,
and went to where her husband was at work. The
boy when she got there was not at his work. When
she returned, about eight o'clock, she went to the
milk-house door, and found the window all broken
out, and the cream taken off two pans of milk. In
a basket in the dairy she had three-and-twenty
shillings tied up in a handkerchief. It was safe in
the morning about ten o'clock. When she returned
in the evening she looked in the basket, and found
the money gone. The handkerchief when brought
hack to her contained Li Is. 3d. The one produced
is that in which she placed the money. The boy
usually slept in the house, but did not OP Friday
night.—Benjamin Wells, a hawker, deposed that he
lived near prosecutor's house. Last Saturday, about
ten in the morning, he saw the boy across the road,
about a mile from the house where the money was
stolen. He ran after him through two fields, and
overtook him. Prisoner said "Don't beat me, I'll
give you the money," and put his hand in his
pocket, and gave him the handkerchief and money.
He went to prosecutor's, and gave the handkerchief
and contents to the wife. Had heard previously to
seeing the boy that a robbery had been committed.
-f. C. Samuel Andow, N. 58, was called to prove
receiving information of the robbery on Friday
evening, and to taking the boy into custody on the
following morning. The handkerchief now pro-
duced was also given him. After the prisoner was
charged with the offence, he said he took the money.
—The prosecutor's wife, in answer to the magis-
trates' clerk, said the handkerchief was not worth a
farthing; but, upon being told it was necessary in
order to comply with the law that some value should
be assigned it, she said,—" Say a ha' penny, though
it's not worth it."—After the caution had been ad-
ministered, priaoner said he had nothing to say, and
was committed to take his trial at the sessions.

A TRIFLE Too Fear.--lohn Si'ley, of Chard, was
charged under the following circumMances :—P.C.
Sandiford said: Last Saturday evening he was in
Mr. l'oms'a orchard, and heard aconveraation between
some men coining down the lane near, as to having
some of the apples. Prisoner got upon the bank,
but seeing the other he said he wanted a dock root.
He told prisoner he must go with him to Mr. Toms,
and when they had proceeded a little way prisoner
refused with an oath to go any further. Prisoner
raised his foot, and kicked him almost off his legs.
He then laid OA his back, and kicked complainant
twice while in that position. Prisoner said he
would kill him if he could. Prisoner lived entirely
by thieving, and had been thrice convieted.—Dia-
charged, as no offence appeared to have been com-
mitted when prisoner was seized by the police-
man—in fact, an illegal arrest.
INGENIOUS DEFENCE.— Henry Laroombe and 'ohn
Sweetland, jun., two dimnuitive little boys of Chard,
were summoned for dealing on 9th August, some
apples, valued at 2d, belonging to John Aplin, a butcher.
—The Vicar said Mr. Aplin was willing to withdraw
from the case, on payment of the expenses.—This the
mother said they could not do, and moreover that he
(the Vicar) had beatou the children. The Vicar admitted
the charge as to one of the children. One of the infants
stated as an excuse for his being in the orchard that be
was pushed up the bank against his will. He further
said that it was not the other prisoner that was with
him, but another boy. —The infants, who bellowed
lustily, were discharged with a caution.

,
PRESTON.—The wheat harvest has commenced
in this parish, and the crop will be fully an average
one. There is a very fine field of wheat opposite
Mr. Scott's nursery, belonging to Mr. John Brook,
which promises a very bountiful yield. The ears are
of extraordinary length, and we hear that the sort
of wheat is that known as " Hallett's Improved
Nursery."

STOKE-SITB-HAMBDON.—On Wednesday, a
grand OM was by the permission of Mr. Darby,
held in a field near the parsonage, and never since
the day we first put foot in this go-a•bead locality
has any event so thoroughly aroused the energies of
the youth of both exes—aye, and the old ones too
—to make it attractive and profitable. It was
held in the best field in the parish; very extensive
marquees and refreshment booths were erected for the
accommodation of the numerous visitors; a first-
rate band, (the Yvovil Rifle Band) enlivened the
scene; and all that forethought, tact, caculations,
and laborious efforts could accomplish, was done to
make the day a success. We hope that all returned
to their homes with an impression that they bad
" value received," and that the receipts will enable
the committee to carry out those benevolent objects
which dictated the festivities—the restoration of the
schoolroom and clock, and the formation of a day-
school.

SHEPTON MALLET.—FLowan Snow.— Ex.
eursions to flower shows have been scarce enough
this watery summer. We think our readers will be
ready for a trip next Tuesday. If they take a ticket
to Shepton Mallet they will see the town utterly
given up to arches, aieoves, flags, mottoes, and
Chinese lanterns--in short, dressed in green. They
will also see a magnificent flower show, and they
will hear the unrivalled band of Her Majesty's
Coldstream Guards In the evening there will be
illuminations and subscription fireworks.

STOKE-UNDER-TrIABL- A few days since
ono of our worthy parishioners, known by the
soubriquet of" Squire Nat," having acoompanied
to the railway station his son-in-law and daughter,
previous to their leaving the happy shores of
England for the golden regions of Australia, resolved
on 418 return, by way of wishing them a prosperous
voyage, to have an extra cup, and accordingly
honoured several of the bonifaces in the village with
a visit. At night, therefore, his worship became
rather elevated, and thinking it more becoming
his dignity to take a comfortable ride home rather
than walk, he ordered a carriage to be provided
with all despatch. Unfortunately, however, no-
thing of the sort was to be got, with the exception
of a one-wheeled carriage, of which " the squire"
expressed his willingdess to avail himself, and into
which he was soon seated with all the dignity of
an alderman. A capacious luminary having been
obtained from the ostler's department and attached
to the carriage, " his worship," preceded by a
concle of heralds, and accompanied by a long
retinue of attendants jounlied homewards, amidst
defeafening shouts of " See the conquering hero
comes." On arriving at his residence he was re-
ceived by his good lady, who bad been anxiously
waiting his return. " The squire" politely re-
turned thanks to his numerous attendants, after
which three hearty cheers were given for "the
squire," when he retired to rest. But how he felt
next morning we have not ascertained.
CLlFTON.—Arrinin TO HISS A CLIFTON LADY IN
THE STREET.—At the Council Home on Wednesday,
before Mr. Barrow and Mr. Lane, George Gordon
Byron, aties Frederick Liddon, • middle-aged man, and
eon of Mr. Lidflon, chemist, of Bridewell-street, was
charged with assaulting Miss Bathurst, by taking hold
of her and attempting to kiss her. Ile was also charged
with being drunk.— Miss Bathurst, a fashionably.
dressed young lady, of Zion Hill, Clifton, said: I was
walking down Richmond Hill with my mother and
comin at half-past three o'clock yesterday afternoon.
—Mr. Barrow: It was daylight, then ?—Complainant:
yes. I did not see him till he came close to me.
When just behind me he pat his arm around my neck.
I put my head down, and my hat came up, preventing
his kissing me if he wished.—Mr. Brioe : Did he say
anythingt-Complainent : No.-Mr. Brim : Then he came
up toyou without your having the aligheet communication
with him first. —Complainant : Yea I never saw him
before, or till he was close to me. Mr. Brice (to defen-
dant : Mr. Liddon, what are you going to say to this
serious charge against you, insulting • lady in the
open street ?—Defendant,: I am exceeding sorry for
what has happened. I went down to the Hotwells--
notthaving been out for three or four days—with some
medicine, and picked up with two or three parties, and
had some drink with them. II was grog they gave ins
to drink, and when they left ins I was the worse for
the drink. I lost lbs., all the money I had, out of my
pocket. I thought this young lady was one of the
parties who was with me.—Mr. Brioe : This person has
been three times in the lunatic asylum, and, gross as
this assault is, it is charitable to believe it was done in
an aberration of mind. Mr. Liddon said the defendant, his
son, was sometimes very quiet, but at other times he
he did not know what he was about —Mr. Brine: He
must not go about the streets insulting females in this
way—perfect strangers, too. Insults of this kind are
most gross. For a lady tabs stopped in the middle of
a street and to be kissed is gross to. degree. Defen-
dant: I did not know whet I was about. I thought
she WAR one of the parties.—Mr. Brice: Let the surgeon
see him, and if he is of opinion that defendant is a fit
subject for a lunatic asylum again he Rhould be sent
there? hut if Mr. Leonard is of opinion that defendant
was in the full possession of his senses lie slionlil be pun.
lobed for the imptident msanit he has committed. Let
the young lady!e evidence be taken, mid Mr. Barrow
will determine when Mr. Leonard reports to him.—
Mx, Liddell said when his sou was under the influenee

of drink he did not kadw that he was about.---Mr.
Brioo said he should net be iallowed at largo when lait
was under the iufluence,of liquor. it should ho ewer
-
tabled whether defendant 4was auk of his urind or
mischievous and wicked ..klien be committed-14
offence. If the latter he" should be punished. If it
was dune daring an alienation of mind the magistrates
would know what to do with him. It seemed that
defendant was given into etratody, and at the police.
station be gave a wrong ntigmo. Subsequently -Mr.
Leonard reportci ito the m istrates the result of bie
examination. He behaved at at the time defendant
wan labouring under excitnment produced by his
having taken ton freely of liqieor. t he, bench ezhoriled
defendant to be morn particuler in hie coedited an
feture—mot to take drink to/mutt-ladle* in the stiedt.
They then called upon him to find sureties to keep the
peace—himself in £2O, and two sureties in £lO each.
They told him that but for the unfortunate position in
which lie had had to be placed—alluding to his con-
finement in a lunatic asylum —they would- have
sentenced him to a term of imprisonment, but they
thought him of rather weak intellect, and that drink
had noise effect upon him.—Defendant expressed Ids
contrition, end pnmilsed not to-offend in like manner
again. The recognisances were entered into, and defen-
dant was discharged from custody.
KEYNSHAM. THE FIIR.—On Wednesday the
annual business and pleasure lair was held at Keyns-
ham. lorinerly the fair was considered of some
importance by the graziers and dealers in the district,
but it gradually fell back till it ceased to exist, and
for a considerable time no fair was held in the place.
Mr. Bowker, of the Lamb and Lark, however, by dint
of perseverance, re-established it about five'er six years
ago. It was then held at the back of the Lamb and
Lark Inn, but for the last throe years it has been held
In a field opposite the Crown Inn. The attendance of
farmers and dealers wits large, but the quantity of
stock on sale was hardly no good as that of last year.
Mr. Reed, of New Barn Farm, Neynaham, penned 225
excellent store sheep, and Ur. Brimbk, of Whitchureh,
exhibited a number of well-fed wether sheep. Store
sheep fetched from 338. to ifia. each. Lambs, of which
there was • tolerable show, were sold at from 288. to 38s.
each. Prime fat mutton realised 733 per lb, and beef
from £3 to £3 5.. per cwt; cows and calves £l2 to £l5.
There were but few rams la the fair, and the sale was
far from brisk. The same might be said of horses,
which fetched prices according to breed and condition,
but some well-bred colts secured good priciest The
pleasure fair was well attended, and the" sights" were
of a numerous and miscellaneous, character. There
were vendors of tinselled ornaments offering their
wares and silver coin at 100 per. cent, less than coat
price; Cheap Jacks, selling glittenng articles" as wasn't
made for three times the money ;"a small showman
blowing "The British Grenadiers" through • great
greasy-looking, dark, brass instrument, and a smaller
girl beating him unmercifully with n ragged headed
drum-stick; exhibitions of wax models with their
chambers of horrors, roundabouts, swings, and all the
concomitants of a country fair. Towards night certain
of the peasantry did a little tumbling on their way
home, but their performances were not thoroughly
appreciated, either by themselves or those who
witnessed their feats.