The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1858-08-17 00:00:00

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CHIPTINHA/L—A meeting wari held at the New
Hall, in this town, on Weiiiiesdey the 2tith ult., at
which the Mayor, Jacob Philip., req., presided, for
the purpose of presenting& testimonial to Mr. Jame.
Wright, superintendent of the police, as a public) I
recognition of his efficient servioes. The testiunini4 I
consisted of a handsome chased silver tankard and I
silver teapot ; and on the former waz the following I
iinerription, vii. —" Presented with a silver teapot
to Mr. James Wright, by the magistrates ilf the
Chippenham division and the inhabitant* of Chip!
penham and neighbourhood. II an acknowledgment
of his active and valuable services as superintendent
of the smutty pollee for 18 years. June,
The Mayor, in a very complimentary address, ob•
served that Mr. Wright many years ago oommenced
life by entering into the Bath polite, and dor:4
several years discharged iiie duties to the great situp
Lotion of the captain of that forte. On the estab•
lishment of the Wilt. County Polio., Mr. Wright
was minted as one of the superintentlante, and sta-
tioned at Chippentam. As a proof of the respect of
the inhabitanta of the town and neighbourhood, he
(the Mayor) WU deputed in the name of a very long
list of respectable subscribers, to present him with
the handsome testimonial before him. The Mayor
then handed the testimonial to Mr. Wright with
some kind and appropriate remarks. Mr. Wright
thanked the meeting and subscribers generally Wright
their kindness, and trusted he should always de.
serve their confidence and the good opinion they eu.
tertalued towards him.
MARL/SOKOUGH.- -Direct Railway Communication
with the South qf England. —A line is now offered
from Andover, which only needs the support and
countenance of the inhabitant* ut this town and
neighbourhood to put into immediate execution.
After the most careful inspection of the engineer,
the estimated oost of the 21 miles from Andover to
Marlborungh is under £B,OOO per mile, which sum is
less by two•thirds than the estimated cost of the
Berke and Hants, which is £12,500 per mile. As
this line appears to be in such favour with the in-
habitants, it is suggested that a public meeting be at
once held, that the Directors of the Andover and
Redbridge Railway be invited to attend, and, that a
deputation be formed te-erait on the Marquis of
Ailesbury, as 13 mike Of 1S line would pass through
his Lordship's property.
FORESTRY. --The anniversary dinner of the Court
Savernake Forest of the ancient order of Foresters,
was held at the Jolly Butcher Inn, on Tuesday last.
In the unavoidaide absence of Ur. W. Westall, the
chair was taken by H. Kean, Esq., the respected Bur.
geon of the moiety. After ample justice had been
done to the really excelleut dinner provided by host
Bungoy, the health of Her Most Gracious Majesty,
and the other usual toasts, were drunk with true !
Foresters' feeling, and the evening was passed most
pleasantly. This court has lately made considerable
progress, both as regards members and funds, having
now 91 members and an independent capital of
nearly £5OO.
Warraorty.—The annual bean show, held at the
Lopes Arms Inn, took place on Tuesday, when a
large party partook of an excellent dinner, provided
by Mr. Atkins. The first prize, a handsome cup,
the gift of Sir Massey Lopes, Bart., M.P., was
awarded to Mr. Wm. Taylor, Coniston ; 2nd, to Mr.
! A. Chard, Westbury; 3rd, to Mr. A. Chard, West.
bury; 4th, to Mr. W. Greenland, Westbury.—At
the annual bean show which took place at the
Anchor Inn, 45 persons sat down to an excellent
• dinner provided by the host, Mr. Thomas Chard.
I There were 17 competitors for the prizes. which
, were awarded as follows i—lat prize, Mr. G. Knight,
Westbury; 2nd, to Mr. William Taylor, Coniston;
3rd. to Mr. A. Chard, Westbury • 4th, to Mr.
William Knight, Frume ; sth, to Mr. H. Hull,
, Warminster.