The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1869-08-24 00:00:00

TUESDAY, AUGUSi 24.1869.

DORC H !OSTER.
His gisjgorT has Imo ploased to approve the follow-
ing promotion in the Dorset Regiment of Militia :
Lieutenant Bingham, to be oaptnin, vioe Davis, pro.

moted.
RIFLI CORPS.—The drills of the 3rd Dorset Corps
still be resumed on Thursday next, and tbe band will
play • selection of musio in the town.
Doßan CooNTy cgoo„—We have mush pleasure
in annoonoing that Mr. F. Monde,. of Trinity College,
Dublin, has been appointed second master of this school.
It will be monocled that Yr. Mondey his most
efficiently discharged the duties of first axsistant•master
and
.•eeretry to the company since the school boa been

established..
Douseencak pepioaegg.—Soch of our readers as
are interested in genealogy may be glad to know that
published in • separate
Mr. Thomas Parr Henning h"
form No. I. of The Dersetshire Bora Descent, the Weld
peditp.m, and the I/cuing Pedigree, showing the
deeeents of several exieting noble and county families
from Etward 111.—Ni4a10d gamic&
thTeißriti/LiteeolfgfiCottowepro.ring—fWore.
..musluttioloon of fthtarheuear.ltikactothanry
nsouurndfieurit
letkontilitoiof whit tilbreisw'wooseraLdanfrad liiti.buirdeatwtehre
grown tool matured last year First, the excessive heat
Jape, and July, then in the five
faonlillotroinugginbtonotf Mah.
had here a fall of 29 inches of rWo,
being 11 inches more than fell daring the same time in
1867—a state of things et that time of the year not con-
ducive to their maturation ; and then an open winter (oo
ne'nucdhero that were ee never
uce got our ice-house filled), thus
of the frost and continuous cold of March, at the begin-
sing of which
standard
was unusually forward. On
ring the t
Violet Plums were in flower,
16th
detaltin
Googeberries, Ins.; on the 27110, flowers of Horse Chest.
nuts
s. were
Sscrewed the ground below the
tree
were showing white, with a continuation of frosty nigh.
Sfrb7 frosted,
end and
nf the' month Flame on the walls
the mean temperature of March being only 3-I*, some 70
to the 6th April, and on the 19th and 30th of the month ;
observed to be an absent. of bold healthy blouoms, in
below that of last year. In sonic instances there was
but
only otters
to g theyj,e
greaterlooked
afterwerds.—T. C. BMW, .Ilelbury House, Dorchester.
disappointment titZmn:dbyt°th"eitrf falling off
800018 Dgage or Mg. Malang) P•aMeree.—
There was • universal feelog of regret in Dorchester on
Tuesday morning, when it became known that Mr.
'Lichen' Permiter, third son of Mr. Paroniter, draper,
Inc., bad been found dead In bed. On the previous
evening he attended an entertainment at the Town-hall
home just before eleven o'clock, and after having
and appeared in good health and spirits. He went
supper, he went to his bedroom. In the morning,
about ball-past eight, Mrs. Parmiter went up-attire
to coil him as he had not Coma down to break'
I fast. Getting no answer as she spoke to him, on knock-
ing at the door, she entered the room, and we may con-
ceive her overwhelming grief on seeing the deathly
pallor of his face, and the (while= attitude. of his body
betokening that life had fled. Others wets Galled to
the room, and Mr. Good was sent for, but his skill was
of no avail, for it was believed he died about midnight.
It was known that he bad heart disease, and • sodden
termination to his life was anticipated, bat it was not
man of kindly frank dispose.
those who
Won, he Waal a general favourite amongst
thootelit it would have been so soon, for he was only 27
years of age. A young
knew him. His early sod sudden death is by every-
body regretted, and there i
al a universal feeling of
sympathy with the stricken parents
ne and all
1/2 the p
family
k
1/2 in their sad bereavement. The ral t. ace OD
l
Thursday, and during
the time of interment the shops
pl
of the town, without any exception that we are aware
of, were closed. The churchwardens of All Saints
headed the procession, followed by the organist and the
choir wearing their surplice", and • number of trades-
men and friends of the deceased also attended. A large
eoncourse of people essembled at the cemetery. The
scene at the grave was very sffeotiag. and there were
shed very many sympathetic tears by the spectators.
The burial service was read by the rector of All Saints,
Georgina Thompson, seeoed daughter of the late Major
WIDDIsu. -The marriage of Miss
Fawiloeents
whose widow and
Frederick W. Taequeray Wilhunt captain in the
hAenrdefarrninl'y'nfowtheresßeidneg:ll. IL!onardminegeto% House, with Mr.
Bengal Civil Service, was celebrated on Wednesday
morning, at Fordington St. George. The church was
literally crowded long before the time appointed for the
service. Unusual preparations hna been made for the
event, and even the cnurch was decorated, The rails
of the communion-table were entwined with ivy, and
along the Sap was an edging of heath blooms laid on
moss. On the table aud in the chancel windows there
were lilies, geraniums. and other flowers, interapersed
with ferns. This &monition could Namely be called
tasteful, and the appear:men of ball-a-dosen 000301011
flower pots in unadorned eouplicity on the 001111napion-
table was certainly ood ! ilowever,a display of flowerer,
belt in never so rough end rl/2aily a fashion, at no inte-
resting a ceremony, cannot fail to give pleasure. The
bridegroom arrived, atteuiled by the following grooms-
men —Mr. C. H. Taniueray, Mr. Bird, K.O.L.L. Mr,
Nicholas, B. H. A., Mr. C. heir, Mr. Loraine, IL IL A..
and Captain Dont.. R.H.A. In about half-an.hour the
bride, with her bridesmaids, and a large body of friends,
entered the church. The bride was attired in • dress of
nob whiiesatin trimmed with Hositon lace,her head being
adorned with • wreath of orange blossoms and • long flow-
ing veil of tulle. The brideoulaida were Mies Andersen,
Miss Carruthers, Miss Blaine, Miss Harrison, and Miss
Abercrombie. These youtie ladies wore white tarlatan
dresses over skirts of malt...coloured silk. Amongst the
friends present were—Mrs. Anderson, Lady Blaikie,
Mrs. Carruthers, Mrs. Ale rcrombie, Mrs. :Baden, Mrs.
W. Tod Brown. Mrs. Wales, Mee. A. Abercrombie,
Mrs. Thornton, Miss Thornton, Miss L •ir, Mr.
Tanqueray, Mr. Dingwall, Dr. Abercrombie, Colonel
W. Tod Brown, R.H.A., Major Sykes, Mr. Wales.
R.H.A., Mr. C. Hoare, Ms. De Co.ts, Mr. A.
Abercrombie, Ceptaie Ni'erent, Mr, Anderson, 1(.11.A.
The bride was given sissy by her brother, Lieutenant
Anilereoic, 1L11.A.. met the marriage ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Frederick Willa= Tanqueniy,
tole° of the bridegroom. So great was the eagerness
of the spectators to see the sight, that they clambered
upon the nests, and two women tuounte 1 the pulpit
and coinplacently viewed the proceedings Item
that elevated position. As they left the ebureh eine
of the ladies of the party played the wedding march on
the church organ, and the bells rang out • joyous peal.
There was a large party at the deign/are subsequently
given at Fordiugton Home ; sod in the afternoon a
crieinet party peenibled at the harem:Am The happy
pair left fur Pan-por • brief wedding tear at five
o'clock. In the evening there was a ball at Fordington
House, and the festi•tivs were prolonged till early
morning, charming au-ic being provided by Mr. J.
Robinson.
" PEASANT Peoesteroks."—The Vicar of Fordington
(the Rev. hi. Mott)e) has contributed the following
letter to the rillOS n—'. During 8) years' residence
among the peasantry f Wiltshire and Donetahire, and
with the improvem tit of the condition of the working
classes c rutieuelly before lee as the second great object !
of my life, I have bad full opportunity of observing the
working of pra,nt arid, though on ,
grounds very different from those adduced in poor !
leader of today, I Lave long been convinced that its
tendency ii rather to the misery and the deterieration
than to the bepporeoi and improvement of the peasant.
ihlabattc.o..otilieurbetr.t..a.niautcstrtoteeuoof:t
About 70 years ago the
proprietors is
ti:
tight
many
hi: alp fintrnhi Synui
.yhe
no. fwp
portions
e ;or,
et:bi
orhat yAI
it:owe:ff.
disr.
aut
nearht
obpai T
he
et:sbd:
There
eyi
a.
are persons living who rennetet there being 18 or 20
tolerably comfortable entteges on these two pieces of
land. There is now living on them • population of
1,009 or 1,10() souls. I have seen myself much of the
division and subdivision of the properties. I have seen
the divided or the subdivided portion fall into the heti&
of the mortgagee who had advanced money for repairs
pofrow"rertetieshedthdewreelhlians:st,':dboluort tethne lf"eett3.ls square, wit or for additional buildinois. On one id these peasantswMithuamout
one foot of accommodation beyond the ground floor.
These were erected by • builder, to whom the peasant
proprietor sold the land. I don't hesitate to assert that
the misery and vice which have attended that establish'
meet of 18 or 20 cottage, properties 70 or 80 years ago
hnee veldy outweighed any benefit it could have been
I feel thus into perinea proprietorship, my
expected to confer on the working olowes. Hut while
convictions
are very differeit as to pea-ant tenantry ; and I hope
soon to be able to show the public that it will be greatly
I to the interest of all closes, that it will tend greatly to
the solidal and moral improvement of the working closes,
end that it will aid ereetly to the increase of the pro-
duos of the roil, if. at least in the neighbourhood of our
villages and smaller tovota the labourer, the meoh"
and the ii.loprilith may Lore an opportunity Of renting •
quarter of an acre, half-en-acre, crone or two acres of
land at a fair rent. If the cultivation of such portions.
varying eceordir.g to circurustanors, be feasible (and this
is fully capable of proof;;
it it can be done without any
abstraction of his time and strength from the Man'.
employer; and If hum the cultivation of even the
smaller of those pertious it can be shows that • man
my add Is. • week tote income, then I am sure that
lathe absorption of small properties into Luger, of which
in your leader you apeek, there must be some consider-
e..toti'miehlisatia:shiu:Abo:njectsdtootrtofbrat'se:"ltmthlhei:Aya:hsh"Dic:emea.mswuhs.sitth_eihheemdoosdn.ree:i7'stt:teli°oofnf
dhaLemohrandinign,
Doatt.rahoetestire
Mies Maggie Andrews, at All Saints' Church. last Tues-
hacoo.zameiaeelal
thMerhnJd...Cp.p.Haredarelinige.asing"
it was adj edited to be one of the prettiest wedding. we
fv,e,rry. lvar:r; eolonnegregtiamtieon,
The
bridegroom was Mr. Douglas Hamnet Harding, of
and arrieed at the church about ten o'clock,
and several friends. After an interval, such as custom
b'onntthme"ar.m"
of her father, Mr. James Andrews, and it is no
conventional
phi-are to say she looked lovely. She wore
a beautiful dress of white silk, • wreath of orange blos-
soms. and vi il. Six bridesmaids attended her, vie.,
Misses Adelaide and Florence Andrews, with Gertrude
and Lucy (her two little sisters).
11eloise Harding,
arid Mi. Rosa riarding. These were attired in
dresocs of white grenadine, trimmed with rose-
coloured satin, and their tulle bonnets were prettily
set off with wild ro-es and veils. As the bridal
°"Armgrtsryiligwat e 4 playedk
tl p rai et.nuhi st yr: To!luiut aMwt r"
r ej; with great
.b r'n;artnol'lO7trh
mother of the bride
the 4th Dragoon Guard*,
Captain Andrews. late of
her grandfather; Mr.
Robert Andrews, (*.P.M of the let Manchester
Bine Volunteers, and Mr. W. Marshall.). of SWF'
minster, uncles of the bride ; Mrs. W. Mershallsay,
Mi. A. Meirehal.Y, Mi. Louisa Harding, Mr.
James Harding, jun.. Mr. Andrews. jun., Mr.
Sydney Harding, mid Mr. A. Beale. The marriage
service was read, and the wedding ceremony performed
by the Itev. J. Miller, the rector of Die parish, end the
loge e mgregation was remarkably decorous mid orderly
throughout. As the party lift the ohureh Mr.
Robinson played Mendelasohn'a wedding inset:h, and
iine • qually orttty from A their° with charmingeffect. A
large party eerembled at the residence of the father of
the bride at the wedding breakfast, and later in the dey,
when the newly-married pair left for Seetland, **mart
shower of old slippers was rained upon the departing
carriage. no an augury et that good lock, which every-
body who knows the family will cordially wish them.