The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1877-09-04 00:00:00

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A W4AULT.-At the county petty sessions on Friday
linizabeth Chalker was summoned by James ltashleigh
for an assault. Mr. Howard defended, Complainant
said he lived in Upwey. On Friday, the 17th August,
he wits wheeling a barrow of scavenging from his house
and had to pass defendant's. which adjoined his. A
short time previondy defendant had placed name
chairs and a table on the pavement, and he removed
these in order to pass with his barrow. On returning
to wheel it away defendant threw a bucket of potato
peel and water over him, afterwards throwing the
bucket at him, which cut his eye. Complainant wa
cross-examined at s one length, after which Mary Ann
Winsbnrough gave corroborative evidence and defen•
dant was fined la. and costa, 104. 6.1. in all.

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ORCHARD 1017111 FRIES.—APPLE STEALING. -At the
county petty seesions on Friday, is-fore Mr. H. C.
Goodden, Mr. It. if. Eliott, and Major Wool, three
lads, named James Ihntolen, and Janus and Albert
Thorne were summoned for stealing apples, the
property of Mr. West, at Osmington. Mr. Howard.
who defended, said he could not dispute the facts of
the case, and, as the defendants were very respectable,
asked the magistrates not to convict, but simply to
reprimand them. As the prosecutor did not wish to ,
press the case the magistrates agreed to Mr. Howard's
suggestion, and dismissed the lads on payment of
costs, at the same time giving them a caution as to
their future behaviour. Willi ,111 Gornift and John
Wiatsin Seraeont, three very little boy,,, were sum-
moned on Friday at the county petty sessions for
stealing apples at Owriington, the pr.perty of Mr.
Pope. Defendants pleaded guilty. 'Mr. Pope said a
short time ago his trees were laden with apple., but
now there was scarcely one to be fend. He had found
Garnett robbing his orchard last year, when he fore-
gave him. The lads were cautioned and dismissed on
payment of costs.

We RAYe been asked why a man with a danger-flag
is not stationed at what is in reality a level-crossing—
which we fancy would have some difficulty in passing
a Committee—on the Weymouth-road in connection
with the Barrack works. in morning our informant
says he came by the South-Western train which
arrives about nine. A solitary navvy yelled out
" clear the gangway—a very comprehensible caution
to strangers. Nothing was in sight, but the passengers
who had arrived had just time to cros. the line when
three trucks came rattling down the incline at the
rate of about sixteen miles an hour. A horse and
carrier's van was rapidly approaching, but there was
not the slightest signal as to danger, and it was only
by the shouting of those who were looking on that a
pull-up was male, and a terrible accident averted.
Surely, there ought to be some responsible party to
superintend a most dangerous portion of the tramway
working.
OCR EXCURSION TO SHXRBoRNE.—(By a Junior
Scribe.)—Well, Mr. Editor, I presume modesty (!)
will prevent you writing of "our noble Pelves," no
I
have undertaken the task of describing the glorious
"outing" we had on Friday—yes, we, the employes of
the Express and Te/egram papers. I wan only one of
the party, so have, I consider, a perfect right to tell
those who care to know (and I feel sure that will be
every one of our many thousands of readers) that, by
the kindness and liberality of the proprietor, we had a
trip to Sherborne on the above day. Those who know
°mg:thing
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will understand
by such a holiday. Nothing could have been more
delightful than the weather which favoured us. The
morning broke clear and cool, a gentle refreshing
breeze swept over the earth, "Old Sol" shone in all
his splendour, and Nature smiled her sweetest smile.
Oh !bow glorious was the scene, as, rattling on by the
S3O train from the county town, we quickly left
"business with all its care" behind. The country
through which we passed looked delightful, the fields
on either hand were resplendent with green herbage,
and stretching away for miles could be seen thousands
of noble trees with foliage of as many tints. And
whilst we thus look out upon one of the most fertile
and productive vales in England our eyes from time to
time light on spots where many a pleasant day has
been spent, and from which growl views can be
obtained. The first "change" takes place at Yeovil.
Here there is time for a halt and a stroll through the
town. "Old faces- are met with, and there is some
kindly greetings. But the time for another move
arrives, and, all again seated in the train, we are ,
soon to our journey's end. But not to the end of our
pleasures, for at Sherborne we are met and warmly I
welcomed to the grand old abbey town. A little I BLANDPORD.
refresher at the residence in Westbury, and then a CaICKEr.—A match was played on Wednesday between
previously arranged cricket match between an Milton Abbas !School and Blandford teams, and was
eleven of our party and a similar number of decided in favour of the Blandfordians on the first
the Shcrborne Journal employes indulged in. The innings by a majority of 20 rune. There were 12 a side,
and Blandford scored 190 runs, of which Mr. S.
object of the day's "outing," I should say, wag Willoughby scored 52, Mr. E. 0. Richards 17, and Mr. A.
the bringing together of the two staffs of C. Found 11. Of the SO run scored by the School Mr,
workmen, a project the proprietor had some time W. Ffooks contributed 15 and Mr. H. Digliy.Walsh 22.
contemplated, and which on Friday he hail the sat's-
faction of seeing carried suit. And how heartily did
we fraternise—everyone had made up his mind to be I. Pam Sessions. Friday. Before Mr. CS. Parke,
happy, and I venture to say everybody was happy. I General Sir E. H. Greatheil, K.C.B. Rev. C. .1. Glyn, Mr.
There was nothing for unto look after, every issssible 11. Br-mocker, Mr. W. Banke+, and. Rev. G. V. Garland.
preparation and arrangement had been made for our , —This being the annual firewater session, all the lieenses
comfort, and all hail
perfect liberty to be OA "merry were renewed, no complaint being made against any
as a lark." W o Who won the cricket match, eh? We house.— William Wareham. of Winthorne, shoemaker,
tematenst gauniltfinto.tahlmtee
firn.ancialrorni.rang,e..;‘,iLlr
somebody said the score paper was a little muddled,
and that the umpire probably went to sleep on the top to Wimborne without having paid his fare, with intent to
of the wickets, so as the latter might not have been defraud. He was fined CI ineluiling coats. Elise
"up to the mark,' and as our staff had helped the Forward, of Cashinoore, wan fined Ers. and Ss. costs for
" faceisior'e" to win sto many victories, it was decided being drunk at Sixpenny Handley, on the 4th of August.
that Sherborne should bring off the laurels, and I —Thomas Harwood Re ndelf, of Cashmeore, Sixpenny
Handley, inn-keeper, was summoned by the police for
the bats and wickets ! As I didn't play, Mr. Editor,
ri nviLdgruanter.nnitsnonpohrsi cztse
I think it only right to say I believe the Journal team' beer, ol'n"theanAdsol
with
won fair. Of course, ours let 'em win ! Who won at August. -Mr. Tanner appeared for the defence.—After
the dinner I won't venture to say, I fancy it resulted bearing the evidence the justices derbled that the case had
in a " tie," but certainly the capital collation which not been proved, and therefore fliSillin•Pd the same.—
Host Pragnell, of the Alack Horse lintel—or Teddy Emmanuel Cherreft and Joseph Croad, ef !Olson, labourers,
of the Pony, as he is widely and familiarly known, were fined lilt, each and 7.. costs each, for beim+, dnmn
and riotous in a certain thoroughfare at Kinson.—
hail laid, seemed to be thoroughly appreciated by all,
williampope. of Comititutionthill, WWI charged with being
and the carvers and waiters bad a busy time. Mine
asleep whilat in charge of a horse and cart, on the high-
Host proved himself equal to any amount of catering. way at Kinson, on the 6th of August. —P.C. Brown proved
and the arrangements were, in a word, perfect. The the case, and defendant was fined 61., costs remitted.—
dinner, I shonld here say, was laid In a large marquee James Foster, of Alderholt, beerbouso keeper, was charged
in the splendid grounds adjoining the Old Castle, by the police with allowing seer to be consumed on the
permissii in having been kindly granted by the noble , highway adioinilm his licensed premises, on the 13th of
owner (Mr. G. D. W. DighY). The chair was Atlguit.—P.S. Holloway stated that he sow a man served
with a pint of. beer by the lady; the man went into the
occupied by the Proprietor, and Mr. Pragnell, head- I
road and drank the leer. Defendant held a beerhouse
gardener for Mr. Digby supported. The usual after
license to be consumed off the premises. Defendant
dinner " twaddle" was dispensed with, and a few brief, , readed ignorance of the law on the point, and the Bench,
well chosen, and " straight-to-thelmint" remarks were r.king this into consideration, he was fined Is. ed. and
made in proposing one or two complimentary Rs. flu, costa.
ttasts, and then all retired for a ramble over I
the magnificent private grounds and gardens
of Mr. Digby, who had in the most handsome
manner granted permission. We were accompanied
by Mr. Pragnell, and the walk was the crowning
point of the day's excursion. The rich foliage of the
I trees and shrubs, the magnificent lake, with the noble
ostrich-like swans banking in the sunlight of heaven's
smile, the charming scenery which meets tbe eye on
every hand led one to exclaim truly " Nature
unadorned is adorned the most" The gardens, too I
What gardens! Those noble hotthouses stretching
such lengths are filled with luscious fruits. Section
after section of the grounds are viewed and admired,
and then we proceed to the noble Abbey Church, over
which we had permission to go, and here, too, we listen
to a really rich treat.. Mr. Vaughan, the organist,
knowing of our visit, had generously promised to be at
the Abbey to perform on the magnificent organ, which
by the way I heard emit something over 1,000 guineas.
It is a noble instrument, and the various pieces were
faultlessly played. The grand old " Hallelujah
Chorus.' was powerfully rendered by Mime Ruegg, and
then the Abbey was minutely inspected, most of the
party reaching to the top of the tower. By this time
tea was ready, and the refreshing cup was partaken of
st Mr. Ruegg's residence, and after a short ramble all
return to the station, where we have to bid farewell
to our brother "romp's." The day has been one of
the most enjoyable to be conceived, and all agree in
tendering their heartiest thanks to Mr. limegg for his
generous liberality. The "county town" is reached
shortly before 11, and all make for home.
BORoUoil Parry SUMP'S, to-day (Monday). —Berme
she Mayor (Mr. Alderman Lock), Mr. Alderman Galpin,
awl Mr. J. F. Hodges,
Joseph Seal, of Fordington, was summoned for keeping
a dog without a licence.—This was an adjourned case, as
the defendant said he could produce the owner of the dog.
—The Bench asked him if he was prepared to do so-11e
said no, awl the Mayor dating that he believed it to be a
very bad case, considered defendant almost deserved the
full penalty—Mr. Atkins, the supemsor, did not press
for this, and the mitigated fine of 255. wad inflicted.
John Burt. lahouirr. of Fordington, pleaded guilty to
having been drunk and disorderly on the 25th August.—
Exeremeil his sorrow and was fined s+. and coats.
Thomas Kibbe, pander, of Dorchester, for a similar
offence in Princes-street.— He really couldn't recollect
whether he was drunk or not, he had no knowledge of the
matter.—The police gave him a good character, and he
was let off with payment of the cobts-21.
Samuel llierock, butcher, of Dorchester, pleaded guilty
to using obscene and abusive language in the public
streets to the police—P.C. Gould proved the case.—The
defendant bears a very had character. There were four
previous convictions against him, and he will have to
answer before the county bench for assaulting a constable.
—The Bench adjourned the consideration of the case for
a month, warning him if he were complained against in
the interval he would be severely dealt with.
Rebell Slnith. labourer, of Wool, pleaded guilty to being
drunk, but he was not taster gone to know that he wasn t
disorderly. In the eel-la if you only had a pint they would
say you were drunk.—The Superintendent said he was
brought to the station charged with assaulting an
Artilleryman, but the charge was not pressed—Fined is.
and costs. Cu,
Jeremiah if ibbs. of Tolguddls. pleaded guilty to having
been drunk in All Saint a parish, Dorchester, on the 25th
ult. He was helplessly drunk, lie pleaded in extenua-
tion that he had been to " his uncle's" at Weymouth.—
Fined ss. and costs.