The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1876-07-18 00:00:00

WEYXOIITH.

BiSib-FISIIINGSM THZ FLIST W ATEA —On 14011.111 y &
gentleman caught with the fly no less than 115 Ash in
this lagoon. The bass afford very much play with the rod
and line, and occasionally you come across a great Ash
that carries away everything, if you have not plenty a(
line. _

GOOD Tenruna Denoxsysisnom.—We heat the Good
Templars' have not been idle with regard to their united
demonstration on Bank Holiday. Mr. H. rAwards. M.P.,
has kindly promised to take tea with them in the field.
and no doubt they will have • grand day if the weather
should prove fine.
CHUICII EXCUILSION TO SALISIIIIIIT.—At half-past seven
on Wednesday morning, the Sunday school teachers, and
choir of Holy Trinity church, with the school band, and
some friends, left Weymouth for an excursion to Salisbury.
The Rev. V. F. Ransome led the party, which numbered
about 150, including 15 of the band. 'The latter played
merrily on their way to the station, and they went off with
1 every anticipation of • delightful day. The party had a
splendid and moat enjoyable day, seeing the lovely
cathedral and all the sights of a Slidlodiry, and also making
a trip to Stonehenge. Everything passed oR with great
mimeo., and they returned to Weymouth all right about
10 at night, the drum-and-fife hand playing down through
st; 11437-street. .

PRIMiNTATION BY LODGE CARTO74.—On Wednesday
evening last Lodge Caxton, LO.G.T., had a social tea
meeting, which was well attended, and after a session in
lodge the public were admitted. Brother. Herbert
Roberts, lodge deputy, then presented to Brother and
Sister Bolt a handsome timepiece, with an sppropriste
inscription, in recognition of their valuable services, and
as a mark of general esteem. Some brothers and sisters
rendered • programme of music and readings, Brother
Cleat) presiding at • pianoforte, very kindlyeent by Mr.
P. Upjohn, and the company spent a pleasant evening.
ExCUIPAHONS, PAST AND VUTU/ILL —On Tuesday and
Wednesday about 1000 excursionists from Bristol and
Somerset general visited us by the Great Western trains.
To-day (Friday) we may expect a large occasion, for about
1,000 of Megan. Fry's workmen come here, and on the
alone day some 2,000 of the operatives from the Great
Western railway works at Swiadon. The Rose show at
Clifton was made the occasion of an out train, and now
that the Great Western Railway have recognised the
importance of Weymouth, many of our tow-peptic:Tie
would doubt be (lei of • few opportunities for taking
holiday up the Great Western line.
Omelet —Royal Artillery,. Collimate School. —A match
was played on Saturday last, the oth mat,, on the ground
of the latter, ending in an sway victory for the Royal
Artillery. The bowling of Mack and Ford for the Royal
Artillery was very destructive, while on the part of the
' Collegians the bowling of Hare and Young was very good,
the fieldint_on both sides was seed. especially Meagre
Wens and Walker, who made some good catches. The
batting of the left-hander (T. Brown) for the Royal
Artillery being a well-played innings of le, comprising
ad, five Is four 2's, and 2 singles. The following is the
total of the scores :—Royal Artillery—lot innings 70:
itod innings, 7 (without the lees of a wicket). Collegiate
School—let innings 30 '2nd inning., 39.
Tstraran RuYAL.—We are confident that all lovers of
the drama in Weymouth and the adjoining towns will be
glad to learn that our respected manager, Mr. Neebe, has
again resumed the reins of management at this dramatic
temple. The dark cloud which bid fair to prevent his
renewing his lease has been removed, and at the urgent
wish of his numerous admirers, Mr. Neel* and his
talented company of old favourites and new faces will be
6us again ere long. Prior to which two special
novelties will appear, Wittle, Wain°, Walton, and Alfred
Helnlning's London Variety Company, at an early date.
After which Miss Jenny Willmore, and Mr. 11. French's
Company, who commanded such large audiences last year,
will appear. Surely with this, and other attractions in
Istore, no one will complain of 'being dull. Mr. W. R. P.
Jeffery will be happy to furnish any other information,
also circulars. tickets, lie, and full particulars will be
shortly inserted in our columns.
THZ HOSPITAL- Colleceterui have been made at some
of the dissenting chapels in behalf of this truly charit-
able institution. "Hospital Sunday" at the churches is
fixed for July 30th, and as the hospital is very considerably
in debt, there is • large opening for the display of
benevolence. The place is an invaluable refuge for
sufferers who cannot either help themselves, or be
properly aided by friends, and is its " casual " work or
relief in cases of accident, it is quite a sheet anchor for
this district Were it not for the hospital, indeed, it
would he difficult to say where to take • poor person who
has, for instance, broken his leg. In the Dorchester
district, such spoor sufferer would be naturally conveyed
I to the Dorset County Hospital; but it is a great relief to
have our own hospital close at hand. But the expenses
of course increase in proportion to the amount of good
done, and it should be a matter of conscience, nay, of
eagerness, with every one to give this noble institution
not merely a trilling alms, but as much as can be afforded.
The medical attendants are really munificient in bestow-
ing gratis so much time and talent, the matron and
attendants are kind and unwearied, and it only remains
for the public to do their part by giving money for the
support of these benevolent operations.
THE ODDFILLIA)Ire DIMONSTRATION AND FESTIVAL
promises to be a grand affair, and certainly the arrange-
ments are such as te deserve the fullest success. There
will be a grand procession of members and. iuvenile
Oddfellows in full regalia, and beaded by the Potriand
volunteer artillery hand and the Dorchester town band.
The field is on the Dorchester road, nearly opposite the
, Collegiate school, and the dinner will be provided by
Brother Smith, of the Waterloo stores. The chair is to be
taken by the senior member for the borough, Mr. H.
Rdvrards, supported by our other member, Sir Frederick
Jolundone, hart., and several members of the Corporation
I have promised to attend. Brother the Rev. Vincent F.
Ransoms is to fill the vice-chair, and during dinner •
quadrille band will be in attendance. At three o'clock,
five o'clock, and seven o'clock, select performances, will be
given by those famous gymnasts and acrobats, the Brothel
Levanti, and Maurice and Morelli, Spanish acrobats and
clowns, will amuse the spectators ; the Levant! brothers
' will also appear in a comic clowns' act, as The Two Lard
Dromedaries." In order to suit all, tickets of admission
to the field will he sold at ed. up to Saturday night, and
after that at ; but at five o'clock on the day of the fete,
the public will be admitted at ad. each. The August
, Bank holiday is clearly to be a holiday in Weymouth, for
the Oddfellows, and when they undertake anything, are
sure to carry it out in first rate style.
11SpORTANT SALE op VALUABLE PROPERTT.—MY JUNO
illedge, of the well-known firm of Milledge and 800,
auctioneers, oa Thursday held a very important sale of
copybold and freehold property at the Royal Hotel, Wee.
mouth, under an order of the Judge of the High Court of
Justice. Chancery Division, in the cause of Orton s
Swaffield. The opportunities being very rare for acquir-
ing such valuable procit:
an near to the "Naples of
England," there was • d influential gathering of
ladies and gentlemen and the competition throughout
was very spirited. The sale was conducted in Mr.
Milledge's well known business style, and he is tube
congratulated on the success of the sale and the high
prices obtained. The sale was announced for three o'clock,
, and at that time Lot 1 was offered. It consisted of two
closes of meadow land called rye Hill, with the pre-
mises thereon, containing lee. 3r. 14p., situate on the
Chickerell-road, and was knocked down to Mr. Thomas
Lowman, of Chickerell, on behalf of his nephew, Mr. J.
A. Lowman, for £2,310. Lot 2 was the close called
"Great Franchise," containing 15a. 2r. 39p , which was
purchased for Colonel Swaffield by Mr. 808 at .C 1,330.
Lot 3 was the mansion known as West Down Lodge,"
with the grounds attached, and of which Capt. Chimmo.
R.N., who is at present residing there, was declared the
purchaser. The price paid for this, the most important
lot in the sale, was £3,450. Mr. Thomas Stickland secured
lot 4, two closes called "The Wyld and Davis Close," for
£l,llOO. For lot 5, there was a very brisk competition. It
consisted of a claw celled "Lane House Wyld.' and was
started at £9OO, and eventually Mr. Board purchased for
Mr. William Cook for £1,2110. Lot tik two closes, called
"Lone House Mead," and "liner lane House Mead"
were the last pieces of land offered and there was an
equally keen competition. Started by Mr. Saunders at
£OO, it was quickly run up to £1,300 at which figure it
was knocked down to Mr. C. J. Stone for Mr. W. G.
Churchill. A small freehold cottage in East-street,-street,ttrey.
mouth, was the last lot offered, but the competition was
rather tame for this, and it was knocked down to Mr. F.
Lee at Mak Altogether the sale was an immense
success and all parties concerned are to be congratulated.
BOROUOH PETTY BitearOxs, Tuesday—Before Mr. J.
Ayling, Dr. Drew, and Mr. W. Talbot.
The only business expected before the Court was the
;Eliethin for transfer of the license of the Globe Inn.
llaad been adjourned from a previous meeting for the
• appliewat to produce testimoniale. No one appeared this
morning, aad after the magistrates had waited ten
• minutes. the Court was classed without any business being
done. The license therefore remains with the person
who held it before.