The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1863-12-01 00:00:00

Somersetshire.

EAST COK ER.—On Sunday week, seven poems
belonging to the congregation of Plymouth Brethren
were publicly baptised by Mr. Joseph Stancombe,
in a cistern of water in the open air. Three of the
candidates were Mr. fitaneombe's boarders, two
others. namely, Maria Lucas and Sarah Nutford, were
married women, and Mary Ann Padden and John
Famous. The last named being a very stout gentle-
man nearly capsized the party officiating, which
raised a smile in the rountenance of the lookers-on.
A large concourse of spectators were present to
witness the novel proceeding..
BARROW GURNEY. —A lecture was delivered
at the Church Schoolroom, on Tuesday evening, by
the Rev. H. Randall, the rector of Bishopsworth,
on "the Emigrants and Natives of Australia."
The room was well filled, and everyone seemed
pleased with the entertainment. The lecturer
explained the difficulties and trials emigranta had to
endure in going abroad, and said that when anyone
came to him for advice on the subject he always
asked them if they could earn in this country a fair
day's wages for a fair day's work. If they replied
" yes," then he would tall them to remain at home
by all means; but if they were unable to maintain
their families by honest labour here, he certainly
advised them to try their fortunes elsewhere, A
vote of thanks, proposed by Dr. Hardman to the
lecturer, closed the meeting.
TEMPLE CLOUP.—PwrrY Szeisiocate.—(Before
W. Savage Wait, Esq., Major Mogg, and W. K
Naiab, EN.) George Simmonds, of Midamner
Norton, was committed for trial at the next assize,
for having on the 14th of November, at Midsomer
Nodes, unlawfully stabbed and wounded one
Charles Spear., with intent to do him some grevious
bodily harm. Bail was accepted.—John Curtis,
'Albert Brimble, George Partitt, John Parfitt, and
Samuel Brimble, all of High Littleton, were com-
mitted for trial at the next quarter sessions, at
Taunton, for • viclent and improvoked assault upon
haw Weaver, a polioe-constable, in the execution of
his duty. The assault wee of such • nature that
fears were at first entertained as to the result of the
injuries sustained. It appears there was a riot and
great disturbance near the inn at High Littleton,
arising out of • " skimmerton" affair, and the mob
seeing the policeman, closed round and threw him,
and whilst upon the ground unmercifully kicked
him with their hob-nailed boots on the head and
body until blood flowed freely, and he was • mass
of bruisea—Robert Lever, of Weston, was fined
6e. Gel., for leaving his cart upon Farmbormigh high-
way. —John Verde, William Griffin, Thomas Spear,
James Purnell, and William Travis, were charged
by John Collins, of Bishop Sutton, with riotous and
disorderly conduct. This also arose out of a
" skimmerton" affair. but as no breach of the peace
had been committed, they were discharged with a
caution.—George Mayne, of Chew Magna, was fined
7s. 61, for refusing to pay toll at Chew Magna
ttirnpike-gats- -Frederick Durke, a contractor, of
Chewstoks, was fined 11a, for asesulting John .
Weeks.—John Matthews, of filiation, and Joseph
,lungford of Timebery, were each fined 12a. 6d. for
drunkenness and rioting.
YEOVIL.—A WORD To ADvganscan.—Adver-
Carmen; canvasser* are frequently met with the re-
mark. "A mime afford to advertise." Nothing can
be more fallacious. The fact is, what tradesmen
cannot afford to do is to neglect advertising. Not
•to advertise may look economical; but it is the
penny-wise and pound-foolish economy. Adver-
tising is the 'caret of the =3COM of thousands of our
most successful tradesmen, merchants, and mann•
torturers; and if the secret of the failure of nine-
tenths of those who figure in the London Gazette
were traced out, we have little doubt that it would
be found that the neglect of the ordinary means of
pueblos business was the reel cause of the bank.
ruptcy. There is no busiest, so well established
that it cannot be improved by advertising, and if
your next-door neighbour advertises and you do not,
depend upon it at least half his fresh customers are
• direct loss to you. In a recent action in the Lord
Mayor's Court, an advertiser who had made his
fortune by advertising, very sensibly said : "I look
upon money expended in advertising as capital in-
vested; it will, of course, be some time before a
benefit is felt ; an &deadlier must not expel it too
rapidly. In some cases it will be years before •
benefit is felt, and it MI depends upon the nature of
the business. In my case, I have expended £5,000
in advertising the business which I was the first to
introduce. I did not expect • return for three years,
hat it slime surely, and the older the advertisement,
the more surely comes the return. It was only the
other day that • gentleman from Canada brought me
an advertisement which be had cut out of a paper,
seven years old; he had kept it, and found my
shop by its means." fie considered he had made 10
per emit profit per annum on the £5,000 expended
in advertising. Reader, "Go thou and do like.
orrire."

•Allit. LOANING'S CONCERT. —The first of a series of
concerts by our talented professional, Mr. Loaring,
came off at the Townhall on Wednesday evening.
The programme was a well-selected one, and was
performed by • chorus and orchestra consist-
ing of 30 performers The piers were well
rendered, and we hope, from the manner in
which the amateurs, both instrumentalists
and vocalista, acquitted themselves, under Mr.
Lo•ring's able presidency, that he will have a
crowded house on the next occasion. "Under the
Greenwood Tree," is an admirable song, which
breathes a spirit of refinement; and though easy of
execution, it is already highly popular. "Come
where my loves lies dreaming," is along, the words
of which are very beautiful and touching. The tone
of the words and the spirit they breathe, the 001 TI•
poser has completely mastered; in fact the worda and
music are a perfect study. The rich movement,
followed by the clear melody, and the bold masterly
effect brought in, is perfection itaelL We trust that
the sweet voices of our fair readers will often join in
it around their home circle, for it is really good
music, and worthy of much praise. " God bless the
l'rince of Wales," dedicated to their Royal High.
orate, and which is now become as popular as the
" National Anthem," was admirably sung, and
deservedly encored. It is one of those little gems
that cause every face to brighten,and every heart to
feel lighter as its tones go forth, and cast • happy
radiance around, ea it did last Wednesday evening
after an able delivery by Mr. BalL "Buckley
Serenaders" is a most charming Yule; no fairy with
her elfin lover ever tripped on the green award to a
sweeter measure, or to more delicious music. Never
had the reigning belle at our county balls better
melody for the deux temps. The time, too, in which
it was rendered was exceedingly well marked. The
'New York" and "Gorilla" Quadrilles were per-
formed with much spirit, especially the latter,throw-
ing out a volume of graceful sound, and at perfect
flow of notes, and were as much admired an their
pretty,gay, predecessor. "The Village Choristers,"
a glee, was loudly encored. Of the overtures, &a,
it is beyond our comprehension to speak; suffice it
to ry that to our "unacquainted" ears they were
sublime pieces of music, and beautifully disposed of;
but we heard abler judges than ourselves pronounce
them to be "excellently rendered." Mr. Loring
has decidedly the art of arranging good music, and
many of his pieces are still fresh in the memory
of all lovers of the dance ; one never gets tired of
hearing them, they are ever new and pleasant, and
win the approbation of all who listen. He is un-
doubtedly an accomplished pianist and musician, his
performances being effective and ; the
beautiful melodies on which these themes are con-
structed were kept clear and distinct, and never lost
sight of, in short the whole programme was
admirably worked out. We wish him every future
BOOMS.

BATll.—Gooti INTENT INDUSTRIAL CO-OPERA-
nvs flocirrv. —A tea meeting of the members and
friends of this aesociation was held, on Monday
evening, at the GuildbalL The attendance was
numerous, his worship the Mayor (J. Murch, Esq.)
presiding. From the report read by the secretary
(Mr. Edwards) it appeared that the society com-
menced business in the grocery and provision line in
November, 1561, at the Beehive 'tires, St.
Michael's-pier, with 129 members, and a capital of
.Cll2. By the sud of the year the shareholders had
increased to 240, and the capital of the society to
£507. The goods sold in the four quarters amounted
to C 2,660 Ifie. fid., and the amount paid for the same
was £2,366 Os. 9d.; interest paid on capital,
£ll5 4.. lid.; and working espalier, £l4B 34. 9i1.;
leaving • balance profit to the amount of
£l3l 6e. 2d.; which was divided among the mem-
bers and non-members who dealt at the stores. The
present year was closed with a capital of FM; the
amount of business done had been £2,706 2a. 10L;
interest paid on capital, £25 15e. 3d. ; amount paid
for good E 2,378 Os. 101 d. ; working expenses,
£204 lbs. ; leaving a balance profit to be divided as
before of .C 97 Se. 91d. Addressee were delivered by
the chairman, Mr. Alderman Jolly, the Rev. J.
Odgers, and Mr. J. Pitman, which were interspersed
with music and readings. Altogether • very pleasant
evening was spent.
PROTKITANT OPIRATIVR ASSOCIATION.—A public
meeting was held at the Assembly-room, on Thurs-
day afternoon, under the auspices of the above asso-
ciation, when addresses were delivered by the Rev.
R. Maguire, rector of Clerkenwell, the Rev. Dr.
Winslow, the Rev. C. Kemble, and the Rev. U.
M. Seymour, on "The Aepecta of Popery." The
Earl of Cavan presided.
TACNTON.—DI7IIAUDING • Barre. lira-
Clf •NT. —At the Taunton County Court on Thursday,
• man named Henry Merrick, provision dealer, at
Taunton, sought to be released from gaol, and actin.
dicated bankrupt is forma pauptria. The detain•
ing creditor wae Mr. Budgets, provilan merchant'
Bristol, from whom the petitioner and another man
named Male (who is at present in gaol under sen-
tence for the fraud), had obtained goods amounting
to, £240. His Honor adjudicated him beanie.,
and ordered him to come up at the was Court for
examination.

HU fiNH A If. WYNDHAM Lillie/ HOUND&
—This famous peck, with a gallantand well-mounted
field, met M the Burnham Brewery, on Monday,
and .it. tripling themselves at the hospitable board
of J. Allen, FAq., and quaffing freely of the cele-
brated " nut brown" of this far-famed brewery, at
once threw off into the adjoining fields, and were
MOOG in full cry. Par sprung up, and off in fine

Idyls towards Edith Made, Highbridge, and South
I Break and nave the company about an hour's rim.
WINCANTON.—At a meeting of the Highway
Board, held bore on Monday, it was ordered that a
new directing post with four arms be erected at the
cross•ways in North Barrow; at the Wile/Ashes:
Hill, Cotton Denham, with three arms • at the
railway crossing, Cock hill farm, Castle CUT, with
two arms; and that the post leading to Shanks
House, Cricklington, he repaired and painted. That
posts marking the depth of water at the time of
floods, in Batchpool-lane, Wincanton, be forthwith
erected to point out danger to the traveller. At
this meetiog a plan was also unanimously
approved for altering, improving, and widen-
ing the roads in the pariah of Cotton Denham.
Summonses were also directed to be issued
again,* Mr. Charles Philips, of South Barrow,
for neglecting to remove and abate a Mlilllll2Co in
Field-lane, and also against the said Mr.
Philips and Edward Daunoey, of the same place, for
neglecting to cut their trees, and plush their hedges,
11111 directed by the laws relating to highways in
England.
WELLS. —BOROUGH Plll7ll' SESSIONS, Monday,
Nov. 23.—(Before W. J. Welsh, J. B. Plowman,
and A. Andrews, Esqrs.)—There was only one case
for the notice of the Bench, and that was adjourned
from the last petty sessions until the present, to
enable the defendant to attend, but who, however,
did not put in an appearance. Thu following are
the particulars of the case :—James Cardwell was '
summoned by Acting-Sergeant Tucker for using .
obscene language, and being drunk on the 19th
September last. The officer deposed that about half
peat eleven o'clock at night, on the 19th September,
his attention was attracted by a noise and disturbance
in High-street, and on his proceeding thither he
found Cardwell, who was drunk, endeavouring to
force himself into a passage of Mr. Levi Allen's
house, and swearing and using very obscene language.
Committed for seven days' hard labour at Shepton
Mallet.

Witun Nsw Msagrrs —At a meeting of the
Town Council, hold on Monday, the solicitor of the
Atlas Assurance Company attended with the £2,500
borrowed off that company for the purposes of the
new markets, and paid the same to Henry Bernard,
Esq., the treasurer of the council. Orders were
made for the payment of the former bill of meta,
Captain Sherston's and Messrs. Oxley and Richard's
purchase moneys interest, and their solicitor's costs,
and also the costs of Messrs. Sheppard and Welsh,
incurred in the matter of the sites abandoned.

NEW ORGAN AT ST. CUTHBERT'S CHURCH--It is
stated that the works of the new organ will shortly
be commenced, and that the position of the new in-
strument will be in the north transept, the choir
sitting in the chancel Mr. Giles is to be the archi-
tect. Too much praise cannot be awarded to Mr.
Tanker, the churchwarden, for his assiduity in
getting subscriptions, and it is to be hoped the in-
habitants will generously aid him.
Nsw IMPROVEMENT& —During the last two or
three year. our ancient city has been considerably
improved in appearance by the erection of several
new buildings, and the remodelling of others. In
the Priory-road three, and in Chamberlain-street
two, new and handsome villas have been built, and
from their position will still further give effect to the
adornment of the city. In the Vicar's-close several
of the houses have been re-modelled, one of which is
quite a curiosity to see, Mr. Parker, of Oxford, the
owner, having had what was until lately used as a
malthouse restored to its ancient state. In the
High-street several of the holism bare been and are
being greatly improved by new and handsome shops
with plate glass fronts. Notwithstanding what has
been done; much yet remains to be effected in the
way of progressive improvement. There are several
old buildings still allowed to stand, which ought
long ere this to have been razed to the ground.
Good houses for the working and middle classes are
much wanted ; and it is a pity that the owners of
some of these old buildings are so blind to their own
interests as to let them remain in existence.

RA DSTOCK.—PLZMWIO ENI:ZTTAINIII.ENT. —On
Tuesday evening, Mr. Coombe, landlord of Bell Inn,
in commemoration of the finishing of a large malt.
house he has just built, invited the workmen con-
nected therewith to a supper, and extended his
liberality further, by including in the invitation a
number of his friends. About halfinst six the
party visited the building, and in pawing through
Mr. Coombe explained the different sections it non.
tamed, and the uses for which each was adopted,
afterwards repairing to his house, where they found
a bountiful supper provided. The party by this
time had increased to about KO, and Mr. Parfitt, of
Chewton, being called to the chair, after • short
introduction, each bestowed his attention on the
sumptuous repast before him. Amongst the friends
present, we noticed Mr. lioNfurtrie, Mr. Wiloox,
Mean. Collins, Miles, Cox, Mattick, Selby, Brooke,
Harding, Rutable, Spear, and many others, too
numerous to name. After the removal of the cloth
the chairman proposed the toast of " The Queen
and Royal Family," at the same time expressing his
inability to indulge them with long speeches, but
trying that he felt that " short work" would better
meet the views of the company. He next proposed
"The Volunteers," for whom Mr. Coombe responded.
The chairman then gave the healtha of" Mr. and
Mrs. Coomba,"the host and hostess on the occasion,
which was drunk with three hearty cheers, warmly
expressing his opinion on the comfortable manner in
which they received their gueeta, also stating his
entire satisfaction with the sound and substantial
manner in which the building was erected. Mr.
Coombe responded for himself and Mra Coombs,
and said he was very proud to hear Mr. Perlin—
on the wt of Lady Waldgrave—express so straight.
forward an opinion on their workmanship. He then
asked the company to fill • bumper to the tout of
the evening, the health of" Lady Waldgrave and
Mr. Forteecue," which was received with three
cheers. The health, of" Mr. Mckfurtrie." " Mr.
Selby" (the architect), " Mr. Brooks," "The
Operatives," "The Friends," and other toasts, were
proposed and duly honoured, and an evening of
thisrough enjoyment (including the incense of the
" best Virginia") was spent by all present.
STOWEY. —Great rejoicings took place here on
Tuesday in honour of Lady Strachey's giving birth
to a son. The fine old bells of Stanton Drew rang
during the day, and several guns were fired.
EiTANTON DREW.—This pretty place was all alive
on Tuesday morning, in consequence of • wedding being
solemnised, the contracting parties being Miss Martha
Rosa Palmer, second daughter of Mr. Palmer, school-
master and land surveyor, of this place, and Mr. James
York, of London. The ceremony took place at the old
church, which was crowded. The bride Ira, attended
by three of her sisters and another lady as bridesmaids,
and their dresses were very much Admired. The bride.
groom was attended by four of his friends as "best
men." The bride was given away by her father. As
the party left the church, the path was strewn with
flowers, and on their return to the residence of the
bride's father, • handsome de,jesitser awaited them.
After partaking of it, and receiving the good wishes of
their friends, the happy couple left for London by way
of Bristol. In the evening • school party was held at
Mr. Hathaway's in honour of the event. The church
bells rang merry peals during the day.
CH I PPING BODBURY.—lnaunca•nox OF • TIM.
PERANCE SOCIETY. —On Wednesday evening a large tem-
mrance meeting was held in the Townhall, Chipping
flodbury (kindly lent by the bailiff of that town), which
was crowded by • very attentive audience. Mr. Fox.
well. jun., banker, ably presided, and introduced Mr. .J.
H. Pea, agent to the West of England Temperance
League, who delivered • lecture, previously announced,
subject—" A night with eminent physicians." The
lecturer, for over an hour and half, kept the attention
of the audience riveted, while he fortified he position
with facts and figures regarding the statements often
made by eminent physicians and professors of chemistry
who are not total ahetainen Mr. W. Ring, temperance
missionary for H. Coesham, Esq., spoke on the desirable-
ness of re-organising a temperance society similar to that
whioh flourished in their town four years ago. At the
close sixteen persons came forward and signed the
pledge, and several of Um old members also agreed to
foe= a committee.

CLEVEDON. —Tome or run Dar.—Our resident
gentry, and indeed many of our leading tradesmen, are
freely discussing from day to day the prospects, aelvan-
"ages, and present position of the two great scheme. at
present on foot in this town—the projected pier and the
new boteL Of these it may be said that the former takes
the lead, as • novelty, and, by many, is pronounced to
be " • good spec;" while the latter is viewed as being
a decidedly first-rate idea, and has many warm sup-
porters, the great feature among our farmers is the
coming cattle show, which promises something "above
par." Our lodginghouse-keepers, of course, are dis-
cussing the effects of the late hail weather, and consoling
each other upon the" brighter rays of the present." The
working classes are occupied with the penny readings,
our institute, lectures, night-eobools, ke, though ample
room exist, for each of these institutions sharing •largar
mount of patronage.
WOOTrON-UNDER-EDGE. The largest meeting
held in this town for many years past took place on
Tuesday evening, in the Rowland Hill Memorial School-
room, on the occasion of Mr. J. J. Fee, niimiousrf of
the West of England Temperance League, lecturing on
"American and English Slavery." The lecturer riveted
the attention of the audience for nearly two hours, and
In the eosins of his remarks he referred to different
sptenis of slavery, dwelling more particularly on
Britain's greatest oures—that of intemperance, The
friends of the temperance cease intend organising a
society, and hope to make some headway in the town.
Owing to the illness of the Rev. J. Glanville, the Rev.
Mr. Webley presidaL
WINTON-SUPER-MARE.—Cht Thursday the Rev.
Peter Makenzie, of Chippenham, preached two sermons,
one in the Wesleyan Chapel in the afternoon, and the
other in the Townhall in the evening. In addition to
these services, there was • public tea meeting in the
Townhall, it which about 3S) sat down. The object of
the meetings was to raise a fend for licridating the
debt on the chapels at Wilton and at Uphill. We have
not heard the amount collected, but we believe the con'
tributions were upon a liberal Mae.
THIRD CONCERT OF TUE Cliolla OF Tag NEIORROCI-
- —We hew that Madame &intim (Dolby) hes con-
...tad to sing at the approaching concert of the aboire
of the neighbourhood, at the Assembly-rooms in this
town, on Monday evening, December 14. Madame
Sainton is a host in herself, and, under the able con-
ductorship of Mr. Summers, we anticipate a first-rate
evening's entertainment.
Punt Swann= special parade of this
Line corps took pleas on Thursday, in the field near
the Townhall. About fifty rank and 'Ale inuidered. The
odious prawn{ were Adjutant Theleall, Lieutenant
Whitting, Ensign Bowyer, and Surgeon klitobings. The
adjutant pat the corps through • variety of exercises
prior to signing certificates of efficiency, under the pro-
visions of the Act.
I MOITHLT CATTLE liAlliJIL—OUr raLrkfit on Tumidity

was one of the hest ever held here. There was • good
supply of prime beef from the lea hog graziers of the
district. including some very good • ato and heifer.,
drazed by Mr. W. Blade.% of Milton. and others by
Messrs. Henry, Jsines, and E. Hardwi it. Buyers were
numerous, including butchers from Bristol, Bath, Ezeter,
and even from Cornwall, and there was an early
clearance of everything worth notice. Beef fetched
from 60s. to 66e. There were 362 sheep penned. One
lot shown by Mr. Monday, of this town, were much
admired for their exceedingly prince quality, and were,
without exception, the finest in the market. Mutton
sold at from 7d. to SI per pound; a few inferior pens
a shade lower. Store pigs were little inquired for.
Porkers and fat bacon pigs were in demand, but the
supply was only limited. Those sold fetched from Po.
to 9..
.per score._ _

SOBIERTON.—Perrir SIDISIONS, November 23.
Before V. Stuckey and F. H. Dickinson, Esqra
Thomas Jeanes was charged under • warrant by the
overseers of Etabeery, with leaving his wife and two
children chargeable to that parish. Jean's informed
the Bench that he had been in • lunatic asylum,
that during the time he was there his wife had
squandered a great deal of money, and that she had
been unfaithful to him, giving him a disease which
she ought not to have done. The magistrates
ordered him to support the children, leering the
wife to support herealL --Betsy Burt and Elizabeth
Burfitt, Edith Burt and Eliza Barfitt, their
daughters, were brought up in custody charged with
stealing a quantity of wood, turf, and coal, from the
promisee of Mr. George Bond, Kunst°, Long
Sutton. Mr. Bond having lost • quantity of fire-
wood, &a , • constable was set to watch his premises,
and about 10 o'clock p.m. on the 19th inst. the four
prisoners went into the wood house,and,after loading
' themselves, were in the act of leaving when they
were ponnoed upon by the constable, and ultimately
taken into custody.—The two daughters were repri-
manded and discharged, and the mothers committed
for 21 days' each hard labour.--Two trampagiving
their names as John Silvester and Harrold Clyburn,
were brought up in custody charged withstealing,on
the 20th November, from the shop door of Mr.
Watts, draper. Somerton, two over-coats, value
61 13s. 9,1.—A witness' named Mary Ann Ralf
proved seeing the prisoners take the coats from the
shop door. Mr. Watts stated from information he
received, he pursued the prisoners, detained them,
and gave them into custody with the coats in their
possession. Superintendent Drewett proved appre-
hending the prisoners, and also produced the coats
which Mr. Watts identified. The prisoners were
then committed to take their trial at the next
Somerset Sestions.—William Russell, of Walton,
was summoned for assaulting Eliza Chick, of the
same place.—The complainant 'toted that as she was
passing the defendant on the evening of the 25th
October, he committed a nuisance on her drew, and
also used very abusive language towards her.
and lls. 6d. meta or one mouth.---The
same defendant was also summoned by William
Carey, of the same place, for assaulting and beating
him on the some data—Fined .C 1 10s. including
costs, or three weeks' imprisonment. —The defen-
dant did not appear, and the service of the gammons
having been proved, commitments were issued
against him.--Frederick Sutton, of Keinton
Mandeville, was summoned by Joseph Squires, of
the same place, for assaulting him.—Complainant
stated that as he was going from chapel on Sunday
evening, the tith November, the defendant threw an
apple at him,and struck him in the back. He swilled
John Rideout, who corroborated his evidence. —Fined
Eis. including coets.--Jaines Appleby. of Glaston-
bury, and George Blake wad Job Witooinhe, of
Compton Dundon, were summoned for assaulting
Ann Punster, of the same place, on the 14th
November.—They were fined 10e. each including
costs.— —Alfred Moines, baker, Somerton, was
summoned by John Cornick, of the same place, for
selling him a two-lb. loaf of bread, two ounoes and
s-half short weight.—Dismieeed with a caution.