The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1863-12-08 00:00:00

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SALISBURY—There was no business of importance
at the City Petty Sessions on Monday.
COCIIITT Parry Stunions, Tueeday.—Lkiore Viscount
Folkeeteste (Chairman), B. H. Marsh, M.P., T. E. Fowle,
A. F. Patton, and W. Pinckney, &qrs.
Mary Ann Hibberd was summoned for inslicionsly in-
juring underwood in Groveleigh Wood, the property of
the Esrl of Pembroke, on the 20th November last.—
The defendant was seen by Samuel Edwards chopping
up a small tree, and he took the chopper away from her,
and also the wood. In answer to qaestions put by
Lord Folkestone he stated that the poor were allowed
the privilege of picking up old wood from under the
trees, but they were prohibited from using • knife, or
cutting any of the trees.—Lord Folkestone told the
defendant that she was liable to imprisonment, but as
the Bench were not desirous of sending so young a girl
to gaol they would line her ss. and the expenses, or 14
days' hard labour.
POACHING.—DanieI Pain was summoned for having
unlawfully used • wire for the purpose of taking game
on land belonging to Lord Folkestone, at Hormngton,
on the 22nd of November last. —George Titford, a game.
keeper, steed that in • field at Hornington he noticed
two wires set in a hare's run. He watched, and after
• little time the defendant, who is • shepherd, and was
in charge of • flock of sheep near, came up in company
with • man named Henry Musslewhite, and looked at
them. Witness had previously noticed that • hare had
been caught in one of the wires. He observed

the defendant stoop down, and then go on to the second
wire. Witness then spoke to the defendant, and
on his going to the spot he discovered that the
hare had been oonm.tled under the glass, and
that the second wire had been taken away. As
Murslewhite has never been previously convicted. Lord
Folkestone declined to press the case against him.—
With regard to Path, Sapt. Matthew stated that he
was used 40a, and the expense., for poaching on the
24th February bist,—lldford, in answer to the Bench,
said there was nothing found upon the defendant —The
magistrates inflicted • penalty of 40s. and the expenses.,
or two months' imprisonment.—Lord Folkestone left
the Bench during the betring of this eye.
STIALINO I FAGGC.T.—Charles Smith WYP charged
with stealing • faggot, the property of L. P. Mston,
1301. at Haddington. The ease was adjourned from the
last session in consequence of the prosecutor not being
in attendant*. Mr. Maton, who was now present,
in answer to the Bench, stated that he wished to press
the ease, and the evidence was taken.—Joiseph Jarman,
prosecutor's bailiff, said be saw the defendant come out
of the copse with • haat on his book. He took it
from him, and he now produced it. A number of faggots
bad been stolen from the plantation during the wt
month. The value of the wood was about 2d.—The
prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to 40 days'
hard labour. _

STEALING • COAT.—James Uwe*, a labourer, was
charged with stealing • coat, the property of Mr. William
Coles, of Clatford, in Hempshire, on the 11th of May,
1860.—The prosecutor stated that he was on his way to
the Salisbury races, and he left his coat at the Fox and
Goose Inn, Coombe Biasett. He hung it up in the
usage, but on his return in the evening it was gone.
He complained to the landlord—Mr. Patterson—but be
could not give him any information In reference to it.
The prisoner, it appeared, subsequently exchanged the
coat for another, at Mr. Grist's, clothier, Bridge-street,
Salisbury, saying that it did not fit him. The primmer
had previously been a custonier of Mr. Grist, and he had
no suspicion that what be had told him was untrue.
The coat was handed over to the police, and eventually
to the prosecutor. After the robbery the prisoner
absconded, and a warrant was issued for his appreben-
Mon on the 2.lnd January, 186 L He recently returned,
ho to Coombe Bisset', and he was stone. taken
into custody—The prisoner wished the matter to be
settled by the Bench, and he accordingly pleaded guilty.
—The Rev. H. Pollard said the prisoner belonged to his
parish, and he had known tam for many years. He had
hitherto borne an irreproachable character, and he
trusted the Bench would deal leniently with him. The
prisoner's father was between life and death, and Lures
returned in order to see him, and be was then appre-
hended. He knew that the prisoner had Buffeted much
since the crime, and he hoped the Bench would forgive
him.—Mr. Grist said he had known the prisoner for 23
years. He belonged to • very respectable family, and
he never knew anything against bun before. He bad
dealt with him for many years, and he had always paid
him whatever was owing—The proucutor also asked
the magistrates to deal leniently with the prisoner.
—Lord Folkestone said, under the circumstances—con-
sidering the character he had received—the Bench would
only sentence him to two months' imprisonment. The
noble lord said they very much regretted having to send
him to viol, but the public most be protected.
Wins &mil/in.—James Skeaines, pipe-maker, was
charged on Friday.at the inaVi34 trates' clerk's office, before
the ex-Mayor, (J. Style, . and J. C. Wheeler,
Esq. with assaulting his e.—The case was fully
substantiated, and the defendant was bound over in his
own recognisance to keep the peace for six months.
FORESTERS. Sorme-Wurrue Diwriucr.—Ths
members of the Court Egerton and Wyndham (No.
3,260) of the Ancient Order of Foresters, celebrated their
fourth anniversary on Thursday evening, on which
mansion about 40 members and friends of the society
sat down to an excellent dinner at the Crystal Fountain
Inn. Dr. Ynung presided, and the vice-chair was
occupied by P.C.R. Green. The dinner was served up
in capital style by Mr. Jonee, and on the removal of the
cloth the customary loyal toasts were given and duly
honoured. Corporal Ray acknowledgedthe toast of 'The
Army, Navy, and Volunteers," and P.C.R. Green,
returned thanks for " The South-Western District."
The toast of "Court Egerton and Wyndham," proposed
from the chair, was responded to by Secretary Brother
Jay, who stated that the court now numbered 105
members, and that there were also seven or eight
persons proposed as members. Although there
had been a heavy amount of sickness the court
lied about £lOO in hand. "The Health of the City
Members," who are both members of the court, was next
given, after which the Chairman proposed "Prosperity
to the Ancient Order of Shepherds,' and in doing so
stated that it was one of the most ancient societies, and
that its origin could be traced back for 2000 years.
Brother Lanham acknowledged the toast, and concluded
by proposing "The Health of the Surgeon," which was
very warmly received. The Chairman, in reply, said it
gave him greet pleasure to be present 011 that occuion,
and he hoped it would he some time before he should
be called upon to attend any of those present profes-
sionally ; but. if such should be the cue, they would
find him at any hour of the day or night at their
service. He concluded his remarks by referring to the
advantage of such societies, and proposed "Prosperity
•to the Independent Order of Oddfellows," with which
was coupled the name of P.P.G.M. Bartlett, who
responded at some length, and showed the advantages
to be derived from being members of the Order of
Forestry, as well as of Oddlellows, both being
established on the same principles, and having the same
philanthropic objects in view. "The health of the
host and hostess" was then given, and • very convivial
evening was writ
MISSION•RY MEICTOCC AT Sr. Tnogss's SCHOOL.—
The first meeting in this parish for missionary pur-
poses was held on Monday evening, in the girls' school.
room. The Rev. Prebendary Renaud, the rector,
occupying the chair. There was • good ettendenee,
upwards of 100 persons being present, and among them
were the Rev. J. R. McDowell, Rev. H. Collard Rev.
H. Dean, and T. Haiku, Esq. In opening the prOceed-
bus the rev, chairman expressed his pleasure in meeting
his parishioners in that room, and explained the object
of the meeting. This was, he said, the first time he had
been enabled to cell them together, owing to their want
of room. The pariah had, however, for snore than 20
years before he came into it, contributed something to.
wards the cause they were met to advocate. £35 per
annum had been annually mot besides special contribu-
tions towards the diocese of Brisbane, and other mis-
sionary objects. He trusted that that would be largely
increased, and it was with that view that he had called
the present meeting. The parish had been involved in
expenses for that very building, hot be was happy in
being enabled to state that the debt would soon cease
! to exist; and be hoped that now those expenses would
be diverted to such purposes as those for which the
present meeting was held. In reference to Mr. Raikes,
the rev. chairman said from his long residence in India
he was eminently qualified to speak on the spread
of the Church in that vast empire, of the self-denial
and self-sacrifice practised by the missionaries there.
and also as to the vast amount of good done by
the great missionary societies of the Church. The rev.
chairman lamented the absence of the Rev. F. Bennett,
and Dr. Cuwall, who were prevented by illness from
being present. The Rev. H. Collard then addressed
the meeting, referring especially to the great St. Xavier.
There were, lie said, two thing' to be considered. First:
The greatnou of the work ; and, secondly, the encourage-
ments which missionaries found to help them in the
work. He spoke at seine length on these two points,
especially the latter, showing by nunierous instances
the encouragements they met with, and that their
labours were not in vain. Mr. Raikes then made • very
interesting speech, in which he described the Indian
mutiny, its cause, and the effect it has had upon the in.
habitants. He also spoke of the loving labour, great
self-denial and courage, manifested by the missionaries
during that awful trial. He said he had gone to India
as a boy, and bad returned • grey-headed old man and,
therefore, in reference to that country, be auk; give
them the most reliable information. The speaker
narrated • number of amusing and interesting anecdotes
of his own connection with 'Undoes; and missionaries,
and he concluded by urging every one present to give
liberally to so good a cause. The Rev. J. R. McDowell
followed, and spoke of the missionary labours in the
four quarters of the globe. He dwelt upon the progress
made by the missionaries of the Church, and the
necessity for further labourers, as many heathen
countries were now anxious and willing to receive the
messengers of Christianity. He exhorted the meeting to
help forward the missionary societies of the Church.
Bishop Ileber's missionary hymn having been sung, the
meeting separated. The collection at the close amounted
to ft 12s. Old.
LAY VICARS' CONCERT.—A concert was given by the
lay vicars of the Salisbury Cathedral, on Thursday
evening, at the Assembly Rooms. The attendance was
numerous. Mr. J. E. Richardson. the organist of the
Cathedral, presided at the pianoforte, and in addition
to the lay vicars. Miss Annie Cox, of the London con-
certs, was engaged. The programme was attractive, and
the singing generally was very creditable. The audience
showed their appreciation of the efforts of the vocalists
by repeated encores.
SUDDEN DRAYS AT WORCESTER COLLECII, OXFORD.
—On Thursday, the 26th ult., an inquest was held in
the hall of the Worcester College, Otiord, before Mr.
G. V. Cox, the University Coroner, on the body of Mr.
George Warden, • commoner of that college, aged 28,
and who, • short time since, was temporarily residing in
Salisbury. Mr. Warden bad been on the books of the
college for about two years, and he frequently com-
plained of pains in the chest. In the spring of the pre-
sent year be was attended by Mr. F. Symonds, surgeon,
who found him much exhausted from having taken •
large dose of opium. On Wednesday evening he eons.
pilau,' of illness whilst reading with his tutor for the
approaching responxion examination. He left • fellow-
student between twelve and one o'clock to go to bed.
On Thursday morning the bed-maker discovered him
lying in bed insensible. Mr. Symonds was called, and
he pronounced life to be e tinet, and that he had been dead
for several hours. Mr. Symonds said he had dirrovered
that the deceased was in the habit of taking large doses
of opium. Only ten days previously he purchased
in the city an ounce of the strongest sedative solution
of opium. Mr. Symonds made a pow morteirs examina•
tion of the body; but, not having discovered any traces
of opium, he forwarded the contents of the stomach
to Professor Taylor for analysis. The inquiry was
adjourned. It is stated that the deceased, who wee
of quiet and temperate habits, had frequently taken
opium to relieve pains in the chest, of which he fre-
quently complained.
Mr. Henry Fawcett has been elected professor of
Political Economy at the University of Cambridge.
Mr. Fawcett is the author of a manual of this science,
which is now used as a text book for students at
Cambridge.
The Ecclesiastical Commissioners of England have
recently made the following annual grants to the
benefices in the dioceee, via. :—To Bretton. near West-
hure. Wilts, £300; Dilton's Marsh. Wilts, 060 ;
botherhampton near Bridport, Dorset, land and
premises, containing Ba. Or. 18ps ; and to Chardstock,
All Saints, lend containing 7a. tr. 11p.
SALISBURY INFIX/Saari—The treasurer reports having
received the following for the lest quarter i—Congrage.
Gou ' t collections, 2137 15a. 7d. • donations including
£5OO from the Marquis of Westminster, and £2OO from
Mrs. Fowler for Nurses' Superannuation Fund, ,
£703 19s. 8,1.; new subscriptions, £5B 16s. j and legacy !
from the late C. W. Everett, EN. £lOO.
STRALINO WOOD.—At the city magistrates'
clerk's office on Tuesday, before J. Gather, Esq.,
Thomas Wilkins and Arthur Railway were charged
with steeling a piece of bawd, 20 feet long, the
property of Mr. Gilbert, carpenter, of Barnards
Crosa.—The prisoners were remaadad until Monday
neat.