The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1862-06-17 00:00:00

abandoned the Bannockburn
k to The steamer MIS foimd -early
Ai% 1 tilmed'iii- \-
rp. frtiieday by one ef the pilots. about three
miles nut the , our, drifting at the mercy of the
twaves Sulssectisently the boat was found stranded
On the stones at %he end of the Break water with •
couple of maakireshes, a inch had been taken from
...the steamers -Various reports have beerl cirettleted
respecting the einmuntance. but We believe that it
is pretty well kno a n who was the' principal
aggressor. At one time we heard theism warrant
had 'been taken out for his apprehendiob, Ind *lf
have 4oce heard that the riffiur had. been cow
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A P?ter.tids4sa..-4t hi :irtrewnitbakoti aollli
days the streets h nlyrstr .
Bodistiseerthyalvidr bloiriltalliday th St. Usi4eol
street, and no watilLeart parse through at; but on
Tuesday evening, afterthe dust had been laid by a
heavy rain' and while it was still raining fast, the
Water cart passed along aid drenched the street.
-fharsristrg-StiliM:-Thi-Ortineners-Rar-ioyerla
have for some time Rut been engaged in surveying
the borrigh Of Weymouth and Macomb. Regis,
with a view of bringing out a map of the locality on
stal• of Leif feel to-the Mile.
, Re* Porxruss._-:The .Cegnitx, Chained Island
-Ftesinor,l enuesdri
ifoAremOt in a very large cargo
.of new chilly for she Londou nyinkopta.
ts odor albums, as some Abbots,
bury fishermen were &bins for maskerel el the
Chesil beach, they captured a fox-shark or thresher,
upsrirds of ten feet long. 'the desperate character
of this fish is welthitivrn to naturalists. No sooner.
was it netted than it struggled with such fierceness
to escape that before t could be landed en the
pebbles it had knocked the net to pieces, turd it was
on'y by the assault of a dozen persons, Who held on.
by its fins and tail, that the monster, after • quarter
of an hour's struggle. was landed exhausted on the
beach, though not until it had knocked over one of
the men with its tail, but without doing any injury.
Its captors were, of goers°, greatly elated at their
IHICCIAI. It had been observed for a weak before,
and the fishermen are glad that it is got rid of, as it
was thought to have prevented the mackerel from
coming in.
PORTLAND. -11.szxxn.--We understand that it
Ii intended to hold a bazaar on,the 29th of July next,
, for thspurpose of ra,sing funds for the drum and
fife band of the Portland Artillery Corps.
DLIaIIAT pcx.-On Mondays, • fisherman named
White, while in his bidV; in the West Bay, found
the body of a man, dressed inc sailor's garb, floating
on the water, and brought it ashore. The farm and
hands had been completely eaten away, en that it
was
r impossible to recognise the body. It was
that it had been in the water some months
supposed
t-nZirsert Inquser.-On Tuesday last in inquest
was hell on the bodies of William Selph. aged 32,
and William Phillips, aged 28, at the Breakwater
Rotel, before F. C. Btaggall,, Esq. The deceased
and another man were seamen, and it appeared that
they had been sent to bring the letters for the
officers and men aboard the Pitt, coal hulk, on the
previous Friday evening. They had returned close
alongside the ship, and the watehman thre* out the
" painter, " which they missed. Ile threw

out a second, and they missed that also, h-ut
the man in the aft part of the boat laid
bold of the off aide of the vessel. One of the
deceased then said, "Let el letlkhave another tack,"
and they bad got off about four or dve yards to tack
again when a gust of wind upset the boat, which
carried a heavy sail, and the three men were im-
mersed. The man who had at first laid hold of the
vessel, caught hold of Si,. film in the water, and was
happily rescued, but the other two unfortunate fellows
were drowned. Their bodies were got up on lion.
day, not far from the ship. Verdict, "Accidentally
drowned."

UPWEY.—INDIMINDZIrt PRIENbLY SOCliTt -
This pleasantly situated village is always the centre
of attratilon to the surrounding neighbourhood on
Whit-Wedamiday—the day on which the Upvvey
Andepetident Friendly Society hide its annual mbet-
ing—ahfl ivhat is most remarkable, the w-ather is
aleamskipirariably favourable fur the holiday folk. So
much has been mid mid written on the subject of
Friendly Benefit Seriatim, that any remarks of our
own on the present omission would be simply super-
fluous. They teach the lessons of frugaity, self-
suspect, end self-del enclave-. Thr y lessen the in or.
rates in all parishes in winch the members reside,
and thus deserve both the moral and pecuniary sup-
port of every one who pays ratee. The Ups ey Club
numbers about eighty members, mostly agricalteral
labmwere. It is one of the oldest clubs hithe
county, and we trust it will long exist forthe benefit
of all prnuected with it. On 'Wedtienday last the
members assembled at their clubleuee, the Royal
Oak Inn, and proceeded to Upwey C .urch, where
an eecellent sermon was preached be the Rey. P.
Headland, rector of Broadway, who officiated in the
room ol Dr. Heckle, who was absent. On their re-
turn trim church, an excellent dinner was served up
in /trst-rate style by Mr.,Beshrerli lilibilosltithltdet-
lig of all kiuds of. emotr":3,7lollllh6mitTai'
Including new potetteesatiel , n plea. er 11, e
dessert consisted of apples - etrewherrielh ' - 0
need hardly say that ample jetties was done to the
good thitem placed be‘we theing, alter_ whom ex-
pressed themselves well litHeffieUthith their
w enteitainnit. The chltie'. Wilk' by Mr.
Scutt, supported by Mr. Puckett. Hit H.' D. Roper, I
Mr. Gisler and Mr. Otter. ' TIM teed 10 akited
patriotic' Mitts were drunk, iltleivehlele 'Fiiittty
to the Upwey Independent Benefit Society was
given." This toast metre:mended to by Mr. Roper.
who sail it gave him the highest gratification to
meet the membees on their awned festival, and
that so long as 1t 1y in hit power he would he butte°
happy to primaritil the benefk of the society. He
thanked them kindly for associating his mune with the
lout andiexpremed his desire that the club wield
continue and prosper for many years to come. "The
Officers of the Society," was also given wad is.
sponded to, as WA else "The Health of the
Members 0 f the Band" who had that day so well eerned
by fillsifitt-44ations the great satisfaction they had
giiin.- A bout S o'clock the members marched with
their banners, headed by the band, round the parish,
and danced two or three reels on the green according
to their annual custom, and returned to the club-
room to supper. Here again was another excellent
repast, laid out in the same eerie as the dinner in the
morning. The wives, sweetheatta, and the friends
of the members joined them both after dotter and
supper, and a very happy day was spent together.
Old Robert Stroud, the sexton st All Saints, Dor-
chester,.paid his annual visit, and drank the health
of bid (needs end sumeinialme. ilie dated that he
had never missed • single attendance at the club
since be was 17 years of age, and that he had been
present at 46. anniversaries. , His glass had nearly
run out, but he felt a desire now he had met them
Oh so many occasions, to see them on his jubilee.
Altogether the utinwit unanimity and cordiality
prevailed, and we would strongly urge the support
of the club to the consideration of all parties residing
in the neighbourhood.
CHARM/MITER. Verna FREE lifirracinuer
CH6PIII:—Ou Sunday last two excellent sermons on
behalf of the trust funds of the above ehapef, were
preached by the Rev. J. Alford. The rev, gentle-
man took his text in the looming from Philemon,
Bth and 9th Verses. and in the evening trim the 9th
chapter of Romans and 15th verse.--,The collections
Wore liberal. —On the following evening • public tea
was held in the chapel, but in consequence of the
inclemency of the weather, several were prevented
attending. Interesting &darer'ss were delivered by
the Rev. J. A Iford and other ministers and friends.
STICHLAND. TICMTIRANCIC Socener.....- The
Committee of the above society are actively *aged
inakieg arrangements for a Tempeiance Fete on
Monday next. A procession will be f Imed of the
members and frieude,and accompanied by the Whit-
church Temperance Band they will perambulate the
village, after which • public tea meeting will he
held in or near the schoolroom. After tea ain
will be held,
_presided over by the Rev. W.
Churchill, and the Rev. J. Cordeaux, of Stickland,
the Rev. T. A. Blair, ef -511ilboritea_ the Rev. .H.
Mlle. ,of FertHisiiitffi..ind' tOlter Meade -SW
B7an fora and Shaftesbury are expeeted to address
the meeting; and we doubt not but through the
exertions of the spirited promoters of the temper-
ance cause in this place that it will some oil with
great success We are glad to hear that the temper- ,
anon cause is flourishing in this and the neighbour, I
villages far beyond the most sanguine expectations.
PA IiKSTONE.—The picturesque little village
of Parketone presented a gay and animated
appearance on Saturday last, w Oh was occasioned
by the marriage of William aeons. Eaq., of the ,
Revel Navy, to Min Franees, third daughter of:
John Collins, Fag., commander of the Flag-head '
Coastguard Station. The bridal procession to the i
village church consisted of five carriages, and the ,
nuptial cereenmy, which was of a very Imposin
character, was performed by the Rev. T. Avertle .
'rho bride was most splendidly attired, as were she
her four sisters, who officiated as bridesmaids, and
their father joined the happy pair together. The
sacred edifice was densely crowded on-the occasion,
end it was the heartfelt wish of those who
witnessed the tying of the nuptial -knot, that the
wedded pair might long hes to enjoy many, many
years of uninterrupted happiness. At the conclusion
of the ceremony the bridal party preceded to the
mansion of John Collins. Ego, wed Peetrofi elan
elegant repast, which was provided fee 'die imeasion,
after which the wedded pair. took their departure
fur the Isle Of Wight to ipermid the honeymoon.
: The South-Western Pottery; tinder the able
Managemaintof Mr. Redeem and etperienced artisans,
, is progressing most favourably. Upwards 4150 men
and linya are einpleyed; and the goods which are
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manufactured are of • very superior quality,l
quantities Of Which are being daily shipped 4.
from the Port of Poole to various parts of the'ki -
dom.

CANFORD..;—Fitttaumx Socurrv.—The Canford
Friendly Society held their anniversary meeting ou
Monday. The metubets attended Divine service at
11 o'clock, after which they partook of an excellent
dinner, provided for them iq a lent by host White,
-,of the Guest Arms. The attendance was not veil
numerous, bat those who were present seemed dates...,
mined in enjoy thersesilvaia and dancing waa kept tipi
with mach spirit- till the shades of night closed °vet
the seen&

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