The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1866-07-17 00:00:00

WINTERBORNE STICKLAND.

Thomas Pam' &Ham —We are happy to learn
that the children who attended dm examination in
masection with the above scheme, from this porta'
were very moceadal ; five oat of six of those wko
were promoted having obtained prima The D4Ol. i
of the fortunate oompotitore were, Mary Tizzard,
Julio Pitman, Jane Shave, Beanie Barden, and Ellen
Gillingham

Calmer. —Our young club has again been remark-
ably sooosedul. On Tuesday, the 10th inst., they
fumed the Code Mullen Club and beat them by
94 runs. Mr. William Rogers particularly distin-
guished himself in the first innings by mooring 53
but in the second innings be was notes socom-
ful. Mr. Willem Churchill, however, moored the
largest
number, obtaining 27 runs in the fine inninv,
itr:o in the second. The more was as follows :
Cole Malleit--Bartlett. 0; H. St. J. Coventry, 33;
Grooves, 10; Ames, 13; Smith, 3; Straw, 12;
Urquhart, 0; Woodford, 19; Corbin, 4; Gandy, 2;
Bailey, 10; byes, itc., 96; total. 132. Stichland—
W. Churchill, 67; C. Churchill, 15; It. Chercbill.
48; 8. Churchill, 3; W. Rogers, 56; J. Here;.
oombe, 11; R. Morgan, 5; J. Loh ins. 1; J.
Matthew, I; 8. Stay, 2; R. Roper, 2; byes, Ac.„
15; total, 226.
TIA Pam. —Our little village presented quits an
animated appearance on Wednesday, the llth inst
Flags flying, belle ringing, and bands playing, all
gave indication that something nomad met be
anticipated, to thus disturb the usual tranquillity of
the moos. The fact was, our worthy rector had
promised a tea party to the young men and women
attending his bible clame—numbering, we Sr.
happy to state, upwards of 70, anl all their friends
in the village were allowed to join them on paying
the nominal SUM of sixpenos. So mock inwreeteri
were all in this, that upwards of 200 more joined
the petty, which was held on the lawn in front of
the rectory, where the village carpenters had made
ample accommodation for all comers. A plentiful
supply of excellent cake and bread and butter—to-
gather with buttered cakes was provided—to which
we need hardly my those present did ample justice.
It was very gratifying to see how heartily all present
enjoyed themselves. At the moolosion of the
retest, some of the neighbouring clergy present,
expressed their int/intim to copy the emeriti* thin.
set them. Seedy cheers were given for those who
had interested themselves in the matter, and part,-
cularly for Miss Rabey—Wei vivarium at the rectory
—to whose indefatigable exertions the young; men an
the village are mainly indebted for the ezeillent
Bible gem she has established for their benefit ; a
ohne attended every Sunday by upwards of 40
youths wed moo. Some of the villagers, who have
got up a Wass band between them, did moth by
Weir performances to enliven the promediinp, sna
some very good wed rood mule was given by the
choir, under the able managems,t of Mr. Lakin,.
Indeed, the day peened off in a most auremble
manner, and all appeared to return to their homes
thoroughly gratified with the afternoon's enjoymeet
which had been provided for them; and we doubt
not lookieg forward with phostire to the return of a
similar fete next year, for our worthy rester, when
thanking his people kw the cordial manner in wind§
they had thanked him for his kindness, Premed
his intention of making it an annual affair.