The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-06-27 00:00:00

DORCHESTER.

A MnIIIII•1311 is arranged to take plum between A. G.
Ess, son ol the late James Wilmot Williams,
Fag., of Illemogstone, Dorchester, and Misa Tieberne,
daughter of the late M. freherne, Rag, M.P. for
Coventry.
Cogogartog DAY.—Jnet a word to our local readers
when oonaidering Coronation-day, ma whet they shall
do with it. Thu 01,118110 w, of Dorchester hays orga-
nised a let and demonstration in the town, and they
deserve everyboiy'd support.
PROMOTION : INDIA CIVIL SIRVICL Our land
readers will be pleased to learn that Mr. T. W. H.
folbort (son of Mrs J. M. Hossey) is promotid from
the position of Asdidtant-Coannitssioner to a Deputy-
Comm6.ioner, Montgomery, Etat Indies.
ins FoIITHO ostlo CAMP OF INSTROOrtotr.—We are
lead to be informed that the offer of the Dorset
battalion of rills volunteers to attend the camp in
11..lkshire next September, has been aa:epted by the:
War authorities. Reverting to the arrangement&
Issued last week, it seems worthy of consideration,
whether the Government could not issue knalisiolur
from store to the men, in Len of a canvas hg, to curry
their kit in, the former being waterproof and the latter'
far from It. Tale point is worth attention in • sanitary
light. A sutler's cart wiil be allowed within the
preaints of each camp, and to follow the battalion at
the owner's cost. We hope this offioe will fall into
good hands.
Tug WI•THIB.—The following is our meteorolodiosl
report:—

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Cloudy,
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10 64 54 NW &SW rain
20 04 53 NNW Hasty showen
21 cr, 52 NW Cloudy, Ono
22 59 55 WjtS 'Cloudy, rain
23 GO 40 SINE Gloomy, fine, raln
24 i3O 46 NE (Roomy
25 63 147 N Fine, rain
MART LOVIILL.—Tbe absurd rumour, whiah we
jokingly referred to in • previous issue. about Mary
Lovell's fingers being pieced on a hot stove in the
County Gaol as a test of her innosenee or guilt in the
matter of the cracked jog, and ueoeuarily burnt, has
been the subject of a solemn investigation by the visit-
ing ljestices I Of course there was no truth in the
story; and it only serves as another illustration of the
danger of accepting as feet what is not proven but
merely sail to be, and which (we need ninety remind
our readers), was one ohief ground of objection to the
=eviction of the girl in the first instance—that of
listening to statements incapable of proof. We are
sorry to see our Crewkerne contemporary getting dull.
He accused us of inventing the alleged "ordeal." We
did no =oh thing; but thought the story, which was
current everywhere in the county, too good to be un-
told, and i elated it in such is manner that everybody
but our contemporary gathved that at least we didn't
believe a word of it. As to what might be done wider
Mr. Leerrancei'm superintendence, we have not had the
advantage of the experienoe (apparently) of our eon-
temporary ; but we are willing to take his assertion
that at the County Gaol 'no one would have dared to
attempt such folly," and also that Mr. Lawrence
is a " thorough disciplinarian." although we
had always heard he was more humane than that
description suggests: Bat our oontemporary knows
better! Finally wo are told that the mention of Mr.
Lawrence'. name is an "unwarrantable intruaion." We
have no recollection of speaking of Mr. Lawrence at all
in connection with the ordeal." We did say that the
Governor was net In court at the trial, but that we
learn is a mistake, and are sorry having said It. Mr.
Lawrence is a gentleman everybody respects, and we
are quite certain that nothing ever takes place under
his supervision but what be compatible with tho law
wisely administered.
Sellout. or ART.—We have receive I from the MOIL
Secretary (the Rev. B. L. Watson), the results of the
second grade examinations held on the let and 2nd of
May, an i it is gratifying to find that a good meuure of
encases has twended the works of the pupils. In free-
hand Muut A limy C. Ctorinittosli la excellent. sad as a
prize received " GAM= e Penotl Outlines' ; and George
J. Wlghtman is excellent, and gets a box of colours.
The following pass in freehand—Kiss Laura L. Barnes,
Miss Emma IK, Carter. Miss Roes Carter, Miss Mary
M. Cnanington, Miss Emma M. Jsoobs,George Burden,
Edward E. Ounnitigton, William M. Hill, and Thomas
H. Robinson, In geometar Miss Alice M. Coombs is
excellent, and receives " Barchett's Geometry" and a
full certificate • Mr. Joseph Dibben is excellent, and
gets "Puokett"i Projection of Shadows" and • full
certificate ; William J. Last is excellent, and hue
" Burohett's Geometry" and a full oertifica'e ;
Mr. Harry Wells is excellent, and It awarded
" Pockett's Projee.ion of Shadows." Is geometry
Thomas G. Payne and C. J. Pearce pass. In porApeo-
-I;ve Mi.' Jane U. Lock is °veneer. end receives • box
of instruments ant a full eertificiate. In the strao pass
Miss Emily liti y, Mita Elizabeth M. Eamon, and B.
F.,Lock. In inosl-1 drawing Charles Cawte is excellent,
I and gets a box of instruments ; and the following woo—
llies Laura L. Banns, Miss Emma P. Hodges, Kiss
Jane M. Look, and Miss Mab.l Penton. Third grade
prizes have been awarded to Miss Elisabeth 51. Minion,
Miss Jane M. Lock, Miss Laura P. Corydon, Miss Mary
C. Lick, and Miss Louise Shelton. Work* by Mist
Emson and Miss J. 11. Look have been selected for
national Competition.
SOCIETY FOR YROYOTINO CiIeIeTIANITT AMONG ml
Jams.--The annual meetings in aid of the London
Society for Promoting Christianity among the Jews
was hell in the Town.hall on Monday afternoon and
evening. At the former Mr. Robert Williams, of
Bridehead, presidei. Among those present were the
Rev. Reginald Smith (West Stafford), Rev. C. J. Bird
(West Fordingtoo), Rev. A. Monde. Rev. E. Ludlow,
Rev. C. W. Boutfiower, ILA. (Vicar of Dundry,
Somerset), Rev. W. E. James (Bath), Lady Emily
Williams, the Misses F. and E. Churchill, Miss Feat-
man, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Clapcott, Rev. IL and Mrs.
Pigott, Miss Creser, Mrs. and Miss Andrews, Mr. and
Mrs. Werry, Mieses Campbell, Miss Spinks, Misses
Cowden, Miss Johnson, bliss Shelton, ko. Apologies
for non.attendance were read from the Rev. IL Ideals
and Rev. H. C. G. Mottle. Prayer having been offered.
the Rev. E. Ludlow read the report, which stated that
the receipts during the put year have been £llB Si. 51.
This is £4l 18s. 34. more than those of the previous
year. The exoess, however, is mainly owing to the
holding of the biennial bazaar for this and the Church
Missionary Society. But besides this sum received
from the bazaar there is a small increase in the total of
the ordinary receipts, which ari,es entirely from the
increased amount received under the head of collections
and donations to the general fund, and under that of
the annual subiseriotions in the Dorchester district.
The Dorchester list also presents several fresh names,
which is the more gratifying. as death has removed
from it the names of three of the satiety's warmest
fri,nds. The Treasurer's account =owed that daring
the year the remittances from the branch associations
were somewhat wore than £2 less than lut year. The
collections and donations to the general fund, including
the bazaar. amounted to £55 14h 11. This included,
from a sermon in Broadwey church, £2 ; ditto, in East
Fordington. £2 15s. ; ditto, West Fordington,
El Is. ; from the annual morning meeting,
E 5 14s. 101.; and from the evening. £2 12*. 21. The
reoeipu from the brunch meaciations were—from Long-
bredy, £4 Is. Oi. • Martinstown, £6 9a. 102.; Stalbridge,
£5 12, 61. ; and from West Stafford, £l5 15s. The
contributions to the relief fund amounted to £4 12s.
The total amount remitted to the Parent Society has
beim £ll7 Is. 81., after deducting
.ezpenses £2 Os. 91.
The It .v. It.,ginald Smith, luau earnest address, moved
th.. adopti ,n of the report, and t tat the names of Lady
Emily Williams and Miss Cormo be added to fill the
vacancies occasioned on the committee. The Rev. C.
St. ft 'wee urged the claims of the society upon the
off oda of protecting Christians. Facts, he said, showed
that in proportion to the extent of missionary effort
among the Jews the number of conversions were greater
than tho,e of any other heathen nation. Tho Rev. W.
K James followed. Among the many encouraging
signs of the operations of the society, he pointed out
that the Jews were largely purchasing New Testaments,
and wore displaying • willingness to send their children
to Christian schools, and especially was this the case on
the Continent. The collection amounted to £9 12i. 101.,
and in the evening to £2 03. 21. Sermons in behalf of
the society were preached on Sunday, at West Fording-
ten, Ma rtinstown, and Broadway, and liberal collections
were mode.
•v Pi TIT SEidld:lB, Satarday.—Before a.
Willi oni, Ls+, E. Pearce, 6..1., and O. Warry,
Sa Mita Jessop, exhibited himself In the dock for being high-
spirited on Evershot club-day, June oth.
As evening drew nit, it mauled defendant became pugna-
cious, and was anxious for an interchange of bled' eyes with
one Stanley. P.C. Hutchingc interpowed his blue coat, when
Jemop, irate at tint intrusion, took him by the collar, and
emulated toe practice of the Thugs with so much sumo. that
the unfortunate constable dropped on his knees powerless.
Someixaly unknown sought to enliven him by sundry digs in
the ribs, and the " bobby" happily recovered.
Mr. Trenchard, butcher.' in whose held the festival was held,
was called by defendant. He mid there was • "hit of • scums'
and defendant " rather interfered." "There was, of course,"
he continued, "some females trying to keep each other back,and
making a seise." Premed by the Chairmen to define "rather
interfering," whom was not very clear—" he interfered, you
know, but was kept back by others, and hadn't power to inter-
fere." "It was a sort of general ecrimmage."
William Groves another witness for the defence, proved
the ease. Defendant was "rather taking part" in a snuffle,
and he went to him, gave him a punch or two to let hint know
who lie was told him to be quiet, and got him away.
Defendant was sorry lt happened, and hoped the Bench
would be as " liberal" as they eould.
The Chairman said they were willing to consider it was
dub night," so he had a little Inducement to get, tipsy.
Fined fe and coats int
Water Comte*, oh Ower Kingeombe, next appeared to
Ulmer for 14 donkeys of his etre) ing in Toiler parish, June
leth.
P.O. Hutchinge found the lot with a man " some" distance
off. but the makes were not under his control. (Who but •
policeman would expect 14 so to be?) They hadn't been out
nra
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