The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-06-26 00:00:00

him to shave off his whiskers, he would, in addition,
give him the gold watch, gold guartdchain, seals,
&c., which he wore, and also make him a present of
1:20 at some future time. Winter, seeing that the
proposed exchange would be an iwniense sacrifice on
the part of his strange guest for the accomodatitii he
required, found means to convey the particulars to
Sergeant Hitch, who is stationed at Wyke, and who
accordingly proceeded to Winter's cottage and aii•
prehentled him on the charge stated. 'flu: magistrates
remanded the prisoner till Friday next, and in the
mean time handed him over to the custody of Super.,
intendent Ldbury of the Weyouottb borough force,
on another charge.

DgißCllESTEß.—Sennonefor,'ioldiers.—Theßishop
of the diocese has presented each member of the Dor-
chester Rifle Cone with a copy of the sermon preached
by him before the Salisbury Ride Corps a short tiine
since. The circumstance was announced by Captain
Kinderaley on parade on Tuesday evening, and
•`....ergeat Davis, on behalf of the members, asked his
superior officer to convey to the Bishop the sincere
thanks of the corps.
Bomotaat POLICE. —Captain Willis, government
inspector, inspected the borough police force at the
Town-Hall'ou Saturday week, and expressed his en•
tire satisfaction with the appearance of the men, the
clothing, the appointments, the way in which the
books had been kept, and the cleanliness of the cells.
The Mayor asked him if he could suggest any im-
provement, and Captain Willis said he could not,
and added that he was happy to say he had no doubt
they would have the government allowance.
AN INCORRIGIBLE. —John Gumlry, alias Gunter,
was on Monday week committed by the Mayor for
seven days for drunkenness. He had only completed
a former seven days' imprisonment for a similar
offence about seven or eight hours when he was
apprehended on the present charge.
BLANDFORD.—FriendIy Sociely.—Tuesday. week
was the 26th annual day set apart by the friends and
members of thissociety for public rejoicings. The un-
usually vexatious elements were more than ordinarily
vexing on the occasion ; and Re sooner had the
trumpet sounded, and the band assembled to head
the preemie" to chereb than the drenching rain
drove band and crowd to shelter, and commenced
the proceedings of the day with a gloomy portent.
A large number of the members assembled in the
Townhall, and, though the violence of the weather
had somewhat abated, it was far from favourable to
procession, effect, or personal comfort, when the
time arrived to start for church. The Rev. Alfred
Littlewood, curate to Lord Osborne, preached the
sermon. At the conclusion of the service the mem.
hers re-formed in procession, and, accompanied by
a few of the honorary subscribers, with the band
playing at their head, walked round the town, and
separated in the Market-place to reassemble within
a short period round the well-furnished dinner
tables in the Corn Exchange. The Rev. Lord S. O.
Osborne presided, supported on the right and left
by the Rev. R. Farquharson, the Rev. A. Little-
wood, Rev. J. O'Neil, T. Johns, Esq. (Mayor), W.
Smith, Esq., W. C. Fincham, Esq., Mr. H. W.
Abbott, director and auditor, Mr. Groves, and
others. There were over 100 members present, and
though out-door aspects were not over-inviting,
rarely, if ever, did the dinner tables of the society
appear better garnished with the tempting product*
of the culinary art, or a party assembled round them
apparently more determined to make the in-door
arrangements productive of sunshine within. The
very excellent dinner was supplied by Mr. Ball, at .
the Three eboughe Int._ 'I he usual loyal toasts
were given, and, as usual, responded to by
cheers. The Bishop and Clergy was responded to
by the Rev. J. O'Neill, the Army, Navy, and
our Volunteers by Adjutant Johns, the Mayor
and Corporation by T. Johns, Esq., the Com-
mittee, Trustees, gc., by W. C. Fincham, Esq.
followed, and after the health of the chairman and
the Rev. Alfred littlewood had been given, the pro-
ceedings closed, and the company separated evident-
ly gratified with the agreeabilities of their afternoon's
entertainment. The report was of a highly satisfac-
tory character, both as regards the funds and number
of members, and suggested the iheirabilty of &medi-
cal man being amsginteil for the benefit of the
members. No glancing on the turf could take place,
but arrangements were made by which couples could
cross hands and go down the middle in the Corn
Exchange ; and as Mr. Eyers' very attractive band
was in attendance, our festive friends have to thank
the corporation for providing them with a suitable
refuge, when the elements drove them from without
to within, that they may realize the rejoicings they
hail anticipated.
STURMINsTER NEWTON. Now that there is
a prospect of a railway passing through our
town, we hope the inhabitants generally will
not be backward in adopting the following bn-
provementa —viz. , in the first place remove those I
unsightly wood posts at present surrounding "the
old town pump," and reward that faithful servant by
putting in their stead a neat high, light iron fence
—far preferable to view and more honourable to the
inhabitants. In the second place remove the clumsy
pile of stones in the Market-place, knows as "The
Cross," which none can reasonably object to.
In the third place, newly pave the town, and those
places, not at present represented by decent foot-
paths, also pave, which would be more conducive to
health, as well as preventing weidents. In the
fourth place bestir yourselves to action by obtaining
for the town that inestimable boon, gas—almost a
blessing in itself. - Fifth and last, discontinue the
use of thatch, which none can say is elegant, and all I
must admit is dangerous. We hope these useful
hints will have the desired effect upon the inhabi-
tants, and that they will no longer rest in such a
state of apathy as at present; for by a very little
outlay, judiciously managed, this healthy little
market town might be made to assume quite a
different aspect.
WIAMORNIL.—One Reason why we hare Poachers.
Wages near IVimborne.—Thonuts Amey, of ('ran-
borne, was sued by W. Simeon Middle, of Knowle Hill,
near Woodlands, for leaving his service. Corn-
plains:it said he agreed with defendant to serve him
till Michaelmas, at 6a. Gil. per wick! and kl at
harvest, and defendant left him suddenly after three
weeks' service. It appeared defendant was bound
to another master, named Green, of Cranborne,
under a written agreement, but had not entered on
the service. W. Green threatened defendant if he
did not complete the service he would send him to
prison. huddle said defendant had behaved ill, but
he would not press foi punishment, and withdrew
the complaint on defendant paying the costa. The
case excited well-merited derision on the part of a
numerous body of mechanics who were present.
BRIDPoRT. —Rifle Corps.—Since the shooting for
, the cups the week before last, Captain Templer has
given notice to the corps at large of his intention to
offer three prizes of £5, .C 3 and .£2 each, for the
best shots in the corps, officers included. This
came off on Friday afternoon, when the prize of £5
was carried off by Private Thomas Patton (the
winner of the 2nd cup at the last match.) We
believe he is the youngest private in the corps, and
this speaks well for his proficiency and attention.
The .e 3 prize was won by Private Bryant; he
third or .1:2 prize was a tie between Captain
Templer, Sergeant Login, sad Private Marsh. It
being late in the evening, it was decided that this
trial shoeld take place the following afternoon, when
. Private Aarsh WAS the victor. It will be seen by
the above that all the prizes were won by privates.
Private l'atten will, of course-, be one to compete
for the Royal prize at the ensuing match in July.
Tux ARTILLERY CORPS.—This corps assembled
at "The Hyde," the seat of the worthy captain, on
Tuesday morning at nine o'clock, pursuant to order,
for a few hours drill, preparatory to meeting Captain
Henry, of the Royal Artillery, who had given notice
of his intention to inspect the corps that day, and to
visit the harbour for the purpose of determining the
site and extent of the proixeed batteries. From six
o'clock till ten a.m, the weather was most unpropitious;
notwithstanding, a goodly number assembled at the
appointed beer, but after going through a few
extreises, they were dismissed, and ordered to meet
at the gun drill yard at half-past two p.m to meet
Captain Henry. Very few were then absent, and
after going through a variety of evolutions the
gallant officer arrived, and the whole corps re-com-
menced general company drill in the presence of
some hundreds of spectators, after which the eerie
were marched to the gun yanl, when the most pro-
ficient in gun drill stepped from the ranks and pro-
ceeded to practice under the cominand of their excel-
lent instructor Corporal Duckworth, of the Royal
Artillery. After an hour's practice, the corps,
headed by the drum and fife band, under Band-
master Saunders, marched to the drill grouud, and
were put through a variety of evolutions under the
command of the worthy captain, at the conclusion of
which Captain Henry addressed the officers, non-
commissioned officers, and privates in the highest
terms of commendation, assuring them that in his
report be should state the 3rd Dorset Volunteer
Artillery Corte were second to none that he had had
the pleasure of inspecting. We regret to have to
announce the decease, at Ilfracombe, of the respected
chaplain of the germ the Rev. F. Cooke. On the
dismissal of the corps they were plentifuily regaled
with strong beer by the hberality of their esteemed
captain.
SIIERBORNE.— The Tale ease of Pocket Pieking at
an Auction Sale. James Thomas II edyer,
respectable young man, with a scar on his right
chin, was on Wednesday last charged before J. F.
Falwasear, and W. N. Allford, &qrs., with picking
pockets at Mr. Harris's sale in Newland, the day
before. Mrs. Riley, wife of the Supervisor of Excise
for the district, said: I was yesterday at the sale of
Mrs. Best's furniture. I missed my purse, contain-
ing 25e., directly after there had been a rush into a
bedroom by the company. I acquainted the
auctioneer of it, and pointed out the prisoner as a
person who had followed me closely all day. I have
seen a fourpenny piece since, which I will swear to..
I had it in my possession six weeks.—Cross
examined: I have not seen the purse since. Never
said I could not swear to any of the money.—The
prisoner was apprehended directly--just as be got
out of the door. He denied the charge.—Mr. John
hlinchington stated that he was at the sale. The
prisoner was leaving the premises when he first saw
him. Miss Jennings pointed him out as the man
who had robbed her, and he followed to apprehend
him. Prisoner was coming back, looking at his
catalogue, when witness told bun he was wanted,