The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1876-07-25 00:00:00

PRESTON.

1.0.G.T. —SRC/Ai/KOCK OF PRESTON Lonui;.—The mem-
bers of the above Lodge intend holding their third anncal
demonstration and fete on Wednesday, the 26th inst.
The members will meet at the National School,
Osrnington, at two o'clock. and walk in procession through
the villages of Osmington and Preston, headed by • band,
and then proceed to the field, kindly lent for the occasion
by Mr. Charles Scutt, near Chalbury-lodge, and near the
farmhouse, where • tea will be provided.
WA RIME 4
Conan Parr! SESSIONS, Tueeday.—Belore
Mensal, Mr. M. Rodgett, Mr. W. M. Calmat,
Mark C4B, of here Regis, wu charged by Fanny
Lockyer with an assault. —lt appeared the defendant
accused the young woman of knocking eff his hat and on
her denying it be struck her twice it the stomult.—Wm.
Phillips said he saw the assault cominitted.—Fined lOs.
including costs.
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Han ey Lorkyer,Mlizabeth Gorky'', William Lockyrr, and
Palmy !rocky.. were charged by John Cobb with assault
at the same time and place—lt seemed the old man
heard a row nearly opposite his house and on going out
found the defendants had his son on the ground. Ile
tried to get him up, when defendants pitched into him
and hurt his arm very much.—Each fined 10s. and costs.
Mr. William Salisay, of Worth Matravers, was charged
with threatening Charles Barnes, a quarrier. —The com-
plainant was in an old quarry in one of defendant's fields,
and clefendant said if he did not come out he would 'Airy
him alive.—hound over in i.lO for three iminths.
Dowland, a blacksmith, of Swanage, was
charged with stealing two cabbages, value M., from the
ween of David Hibbs. —P.C. Freeborn watched defen-
dant and saw him take the cabbages, he followed him and
took them away.—Fined re. and, caste. .

young man of :manage, was sununoned
by Elizabeth *own, of Langton, to show cause, kc.—The
case was adjourned from the laat court in order that com-
plainant's sister might attend to give corroborative
evidence.—Mr. Howard now appeared for defendant.—
After hearing the evidence of Caroline Ilrown, the Bench
considered that defendant was the father of the child and
made at order of 2s. per week.
James Whitt, a young man residing at Murder, near
Corfe Castle was summoned on a like (Marge by Julia
'birdie, of Stoborough.—Mr. Travers appeared for the
complainant and Mr. Howard for defendant. —The
evidence for the coruplanant was rather lengthy —Defen-
dant was sworn and demed that he ever had connection
with the girL —Caae diamiseed.

BWAITAGE.
HEALTH OF SV/ANA,;F:— hi.OKillg the health of the
district and salubrity of the climate, the medical officer,
in binl uarterly report of June 240. 1575, states the
following:—" (Jut of 14 deaths six were of persons Over
60 years of age that the agicregate number of years lived
by the six persons is 431 years, and the average number,
therefore, hied by each individual amounts to 71.6 years.
Death did not take place in any rase from infectious or
contagious disease."
THE Congregational Sunday School held its anniversart
on Sunday when • service of song, entitled "Moses,
was ably renderei by the children, under the leadership
of Mr. John Havant Sermons were preached in the
morning and evening by the Nev. K Bolton, of Wey•
mouth, to a very large congiegauon. In the afternoon •
aural service was conducted by the Rev. 0. R. Barnicott,
Wesleyan minister. The children of Nonconformist
Schools in the town united with many of the congrega-
tion in making an offering of flowers for distribution
among the an of Swanage and the Bournemouth
Sanatorium. A very beautiful collation was thus laid
out on • long table in front of the pulpit. The preacher
founded his remarks on the words of the Saviour,
" Consider the lilies." The pulpit was appropriately
adorned with evergreens and lilies. The report of the
past year was most encouraging, and the proceeds of the
day were gratifying.

HERE REGIS.
W E are informed that Mr. Thomas Stubbs, Inland
Revenue &Meer, of this place, is about leaving, on pro-
motion for Paisley. Scotland.
Citicaar.—BrlC Cricket CIO v. Morelei4 Cricket
Cl4.—This match was played on Saturday last on the
ground of the former, and resulted in a victory for the
here Club in one innings and 12 runs to spare. We
loubjoin the totals of the scores :- -Rem Regis Cricket
Club, 101. llorden Cricket Club, lot innings, ID; 2nd
innings, 31.
WE understand that the Rev. F. Werra, our highly
esteemed vicar, will preach Ms farewell sermon on
Sunday next, having accepted the living of Melkshani, in
Wiltshire. During the 11 years he has lived amongst as
great changes have been effected in the parish, entirely
through his instrumentality. The church has been
restored, and for magnificence will hold its own against
any in the county. Good schools have been founded,
and many other institutions, hitherto unknown in Bare
Regis, have come into existence. It is with feelings of
deep regret for his departure that we heartily wish him
success in his new sphere. We are extremely sorry Ito
lose him; his zeal, activity, and sympathy have, we
believe, endeared him to every individual in the parish.—
Cossiassitiosted.