The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1874-07-28 00:00:00

THE GRAMMAR SCIIOOI, EXAMINATION AND

DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZI:.

The Midsummer examination of the boys of Queen
Eliubeth's Free Grammar School Ilea just been com-
pleted, and the distribution of prises took placa on Friday
afternoon. There was a numerous attendance of the
Governors of the school, Including Major-General Maclean,
Mews. C. Rowe, C. Webb, F. H. Tanner, F. H. Huntley,
and J. Hatchard ; and amongst the company we observed,
the Hon. A. G. Douglas SIMI Mrs. Douglas, Rev. and Mrs.
Millilitre, Rev. H. and Miss Good, Mr. Lester, Miss
Lintliume, Mrs. Salter, Miss Fletcher, Mr. T. Itawlins,
inn., Misses Rawlins, Rev. H. and Mrs. Pie, Mimes
Tanner, Colonel and Mrs. Thring, Rev. and Mrs. Lee.
Warner, Lc., /tr. Mr. C. Rowe presided, and distributed
the prizes, in the unavoidable absence of Mr. Liruitt. In
opening the proceedings
The I .111tIRMAN said they Illero met together for the dis-
tribution of prizes to the inost deserving candidate: and
expressed his regret that Mr. Druitt was not present
Taking, into consideration altogether the circumstances
under which the school had been carried on, the report he
thought was as satisfactory as they could expect —(hmir,
hear)—sul without further remark lie would proceed to
discharge the plcuing duty which devolved upon him ;
first of all calling upon the F.lantiner,
The Rev. LEE WAR:46R, to read his report, which was
as follow.

Gentle..., -I have the honor to submit to you the follow.
hit re;ort of the examination In classics, mathematics, and
general English subjects which has just been conducted by
later •..r.d end rise sore In your Grammar School. In the
l•pfer rdth fix boys were prerttital h.r cSannintlion.ne
thou ed a very creditable knowledge of all the subjects. both
Kw:lM and classical, which had been especially prepared.
nether boy be-pui poonisiogly, but withdrew from Mims. I
m:ret to add that .4 the for renaining boys 1,1.11121 hal got up
ir snldectS at all perfectly. In the lower Filth there is no
11k.4 in...mite. The four top boys a/I acquitted themselves
• ith credit in various ways. In the joint examination in
ilistory held along with the Upper Form More than one boy lit
the lower Form held his own. The Latin, as might be
expected, was better than the Urcek. The Latin prise tom
tostatton of neither form was accurate I,r Idiomatic as Could
he 'tithed. lam happy to add that the medal Divinity pater
Poducol sane very fair answers, though there was rather a
want .4 cretin.* throughout. The Upper Fourth may be
couiplintentcd on the fulness and good average of Its Divinity
inipere Dot .4 eleven boys I only three nem In indifferent
papers. 111, to be regretted that Lester, theatigh all accident,
Was Unable to his examination. The hour top boys
are all boys of prosniee. The English Klee is very creditably
camel by I L Parr, who showed an eoquainUtnce, beyond
the range .4 his subjects, with some of our English clusiad
English authors. This Mete for good English literature cennot
be too much encouraged. The Ovkl had hardly been so
thoroughlv mastered as I could wish. The Gloat was better
known In the Mini there arc four boys again who were
noticeably better than the rest. The two loaest forms in the
schad struck me as having had much pains tai. en with them.
Nearly 4.1 the boys had been brought up to a certain point at
any rate 44 careful drilling speaking generally of the school,
I should my that Its greet want—one common enough in
schools .4 its six is that of a tradition of apecial preparation
out .4 school houn for examinatboi among the I &IV' WY... I
ream, however, why this tradition should not he
crested hereafter, new that attention is called to the defect.
In the middle of the school • healthy spirit of emulation is
evidently at wort, vs bile the material to work upon is by no
means of an inferior order. In one respect Wimborne Is
creditably diatinguishal from every school known to me In
iialurting geographical knowledy,flo to every form in the school
from an excellent test-book. I have no aomplabit to make of
the average knowkdge 44 grammar displayed in the different
tonne. In owielusion, it is a pleasure to me to add that the
manners of the boys while under examination were through-
out well bred nisi gentlemanly. I append the report of ml
mathematical mileague, and hare the Monour to remain, tc..
James las.tX teem late Fellow and Tutor of Unirendly
College, Dahirl." dm' 'Settee.)
The CII4III,IAN then read the report of Mr. C. 11.
heyne, U. A., Mathematical Master of Westniiitster
School, which stated :
"The style of the papers sent up was for the most pert very
good, both as reganla their imatines, and their general (readout
fr"ln inaccuracy. The standard of reading in the head (ono is,
U hitchvs could reesouably be expected from boys
whose 'swage age doom not exceed IS years and In the
subjects in which they have been °seminal they have acquitted
. thrnselvee well."

Mr. !tows submitted the report of Mr. H. du Domain,
French Master, Winchester College, as follows :
" The papery were geueraily eery fair. There wore some
excellent, enweislly that of Bonds I found, with great
pleasure, that the luplls poasess, beakless very creditably know-
ledge of Idlormik phrueolugy, good theoretical principles
without whkh It is imponible to attain to any eflicioney ; and
In their compositions they have ,;,pled mica of grammar which
either through timidity or flurry they had filled to answer In
the rim owe examination."
The report of Messrs. Chu. It. Rowe and H. d'Abnour
with reference to the Drawing Clime,' stated :
" Having carefully exunlned the drawings, we award the
Ana school prise to Midden Taking Into consideration the
time allowed to each boy to make his drawings for this amine-
Utloo. itreat medic Is due both to teacher anti pupils. The
master. pries we swan! to Low, whose irts.sra t"rt to ensl
.
elder equal with Budden, eh.; barn already • prise for drawing.
The &syringe of Lester, herrklire, Biker, and Lacy deserve
inueh praise. We would suirzeu to tit. Governors that It wont.,
be well if In future the) could give • small prize to pupik
tie, have nut been !cumin:canon: than twelremonths "
The rinimesN then procculed to deliver the prizes,
offering to cull boy a few words of kindly encouragement.
The prizewinner, were of course loudly cheered by their
whoollellows as they went unto receive their rewards.
TN, following Ire the names of the successful ones:
CLAnslut l,uwc.t Form : W. Bartlett and Edwards ; 3rd
Vora A. Purr; 4th Form: Davis; 54.11 Form II Salter.
kIArotIIArICS lower Form : W. Bartlett; :Ird and 4th
Isou ; su, yon.; ll.salter ; Upper Fifth: A
Saha,
rsraco - Ist and Ind Form : Orr ; 3rd and Ith Euro,: Bond ;
l'Prer and Lower: C. Bartlett.
Esousis -I4 and tnil Conipton ; 3rd and ill: It. Parr;
c", A. Baker : Upper anti bower sth: Pit.
;titan'. Govenione prize: 11. nuddon ; extra Low.
rb. Prises haring been awarded,
.11e1 Her. Pig (Head Muter) propose.!vot°of
r•nt„. e to the Reaminer for the great pains he had taken
'n .0. work of examination.
The Rex. J. LlZAVAllNSaacknowledged tho compliment
*nd 'neermaiL,ted the Head Master, himself a great
th Mathe
rmatical master, upon the aa tisfactory condition of
" "1.2,4 ; at tile Amo tin,. offering • few practical
want
of t of Preparation e
the nmaarning its Management, urging especially
for thorough examination on the pa
Pupils. To the boys he spoke of the
necessity of cultivating a useful competition in school
work which should fit then, for theit career in life. A
u'fann." rattilati"M for their school should animate them,
distinguished by 'high religion, principle, and whatever
their hands found to do that was worth the effort, they
should do with. all their might —(aPPlallea
The Rey. H. (loon briefly addressed the bnai and
congratulated then, on the fact that the present Tem
ment was not going to turn them into the street.; at any
rate there was no feu at present of their being turned
Into a girls' school —Daughter). lie wished them health
and happinesa as long SS they bred--(cheen).
The proceeding. terminated with riiiirg cheern by the
boys for "The Governer.," " the Exandners," "Mr. Piz.
and the other masters, "The Ladies," and last not least,
o three cheen for the ho
the Bth September. lldaya" The school'
re-operm on
Vie are please.' to report so satisfactorily on the condition
of ths Grammar School, which of I. y,, has been a
matter of solicitude to the Governor. and a source of
anxiety to these desirousPertkiPating In the benefits
.4 the institution. Great PraMe 14 due to Mr Fix,
assisted as he has been by abie fn,
hii
zealous
services in the interests of the school; en m
d it mud, be
highly grati= to the reverend gentlelun hhd his
efforts so y commended by such eminent learned
en as those who on Friday submitted their reports to
m
the Gorernora
itmay be added as creditable to the school that smes
hot
prim do Leiser has obtained an entrance 244,41,thip
and Pyne a similar honour at Clifton Colleire;
Sherbrjend,,,,i sg the reviving
.popularity If the whool,
while as
under the control of Mr. Ili. and thethainadv advantages , j
creaalntdesiethof
Went° to obtain for their eons
inculcated, there are now more boys in
superior training
were four or fire fears since, the
the 'awl than
them w
: d this incrame is more noticeable
when pupilsnumberin Ills remembg eelred and
it has taken glace notwith-
_ _e
gfr future
_ school,school,and
Sod Nistais h°llB.
reamtteg the uncertainty of thefir
dosed.
this as

BURTON BRADEITOCIC.
RZAPINti ACCIDr.xr.--Mr. T. If. IIC of 1,1114 cillage.
commenced reaping wheat on Monday mornin,. ona for
the porpoise a number of reaper. were Kent into • field
near Marsh Barn. The :nem a 1111 l nest whom was Frederick
Spud., had been Thealigh the field once, and were on the
aecond Cu; when Symen'A hook ginned off a Ktone or hard
hump of earth, ran lip the stalk, and lacerated three
fingers of the left hand, rotting the fleKh to the hone.
The poor fellow's hand was immediately handaged and he
rred to the reKidenee of hay, of Briilport, where
!ed'ioad. drdised the womeleil linger., and its hoped
with due tare the case will pro.„'resdlfavourahly.

BEAMINSTER.
Itlnn Conn Inuit.- -The licaminater contingent
=mitered on Monday evening, to the number of 11, in-
cluding Sergeant Meech, and were idiortly afterwards;
joined by some of their brethren-in-arnoi from liridport,
under the command of Lieut. %Vhethain, accompanied by
Sergt.-Major Watta. The whole r.impft,my were marched
to Sergeant If ine'e field, and were put through a stiff
drill by Sergt•Major WattA, after which refreshments
were partaken of, and the tiridport wen returned home.

BR ADPOI.E FRIENDLY SOCIETY.
The twelfth anniversary of this once-flourishing society
was estlebrated on Tuesday last, hut it was nothing like
what we CAN rememember some eight or nine years ago,
if we consider the number who took part in the celebro
lion. Notwithstanding, the ,d.I club is not dead yet ; anti,
we make no doubt, two years hence, when the distribution
of money takes place, the club will be relonnod, started
on different principles. and will mine uup to, if not surpass,
the state of things which existed in the ;mintiest days of
its existence. There an many who are amm-iated with
this club who feel that there should Is: a sick fund as it
is, members when ill, can haves doctor, and there is a
payment at death, but there is nothing for the wants' of
the household when the money-earner is laid low by sick-
n.o. Let this be supplied, ant we feel sure, a large
addition of numbers will be the result. The club has now
been in existence some twelve years, and at the end of
the (trot seven years there was a distrileition of the funds,
and in two years there will he another division. The
number of members has been so high as VI, but now there
are only 111 names on the hooks, but there is the respect-
able sum in the Sevin...xi Bank of 'LAI Iss. 7.1.:110 that a
good division ILISV be hmked for. Mr. IL Hussey (secre-
tary), Mr. G. S. Miller (treasurer) and the trustees
mews, It. Latey, W. Spinel-, and G. !loamy, deserve all
praise for the isertinacity with which they have stuck to the
club, and, we feel sure, the members apisreciate the effort
they have mole. On Tuesday the band engaged for the
occasion (Mr. .1. Footer's) met at their practise room at the
!toot and Shoe Inn. North Allingts in, and proceta led as far as
Mr. J. Warldn's, 0141 Irak Inn, where the banner and flag
were brought out, The banner, of green silk. wlibh has
seen some service, but which oriFinally cost J:Pi, lore on
one side "British Constitution,' and on the other " Sod
be with fl us," whilst the flag,, of red silk, bore the Wor4IS
" Bnuipole Friendly Society.' The band played through
the town, anti proceeded to a Held in the Bradpole Road,
the property of Mr. J. Templeman, and in which the club
has always held its annual gatherings . At the entrance
to the field an arch had been erected, composed of flowers
and evergreens,and in the Held two tents had been put up.
the larger one, the property of Mr. W. Bridle, of tsc,
Mason's Arms Inn, Bridport, and in which the dinner was
served : Idol the smaller one, the property of Mr. Tnimp,
of the Cross Keys Inn, and which was as a kind of ante-
chamber. Here the Komodo,' was marshalled by the
worthy secretary, Mr. Hussey, who for ten years has taken
such an interest in the welfare af the society, and at a few
Minutes before 12 o'clock the company left the field in the
following order :
Secretary.
listener of the society.
Mr. J. Foster's testa.
members of the society wearing red, white, and
blue nettles, two and two.
The company proceeded only • little way towards Brad'
pole, when a halt was made at Mr. S. C. Chard.. „cw and
con:unending premises, where trees had been planted. and
where beer was served out ml libitum. A tune having been
played, • start was again made, and Ihrst Hart's (the Boot
and Shoe lmi) was reached. Here nine trues had loen
planted, and an arch ran acres the road, on one side being
"Come and join us," and on the revenue," Peace and
Plenty." The premises of Mr. Fraud a little farther on
are m completely dermas by nature, that we at first
thought artificial taste had been employed. At the King's
Head (Mr. Boon's) a flag was displayed, and the entrance
was very phesingly set off with flowers and evergreens.
'Flue next halt was made at Mr. G. S. Miller's (White
House) where cider was brought out in ndlk cans and all
could help themselves, here also gin and water and whisky
and water were whilst a few of the mom favoured
stepped inside and had a glass of wine with the respected
owner and his family. AL the lc* el cros.sing of the rail-
way, Mr. Strong had several flags fluttering in the Meese,
and on reaching Mr. W. Gihilemo another halt was made,
and cider was again handed round. At Mr. J. Way's there
was another halt ; more ruler was the onier of the day ;
and once again the prieessi4 al WIN en the ismye, and leased
and repassed the Vicarage, halting at the lump Inn (Mr.
J. T. Stone's), where beer was supplied. and then a move
was made to the field, halting at the Kings Head Inn, on
the way, where Mare refresh:n:llM were sen.ed out. All
this time the bells in the steeple had rung merry _peals,
and min had fallen at intervals, but only in sumcient
quantity to lay the dust. 'flue field was reached shortly
after one o'clock, where the names having been called
ever, and the committee fur the ensuing year
appointed, the compsny proceeded inside the
toyer tent to dine. Here the Chairman's seat
had been artistically decorated with flowers, and Host
Hart had placed • hosantiftil repeat on the table. The
chair was taken by Mr..G. S. Miller, (treasurer), and the
vice-chair by Mr, G. Hussey (secretary), and amongst these
prevent were Mr. J. C. Snook, Mr. J. Stickland,
iluprr, Mr. S. C. Chard, Mr. J. Pittiehl, Mr. G. Boon,
Mr. F. Clark, Mr. J. Tett, Mr. T. Stone, Mr. F.
Mr. 3. D. SYmes, Mr. Mattagami, Mr. J. Patten, Mr. W.
Bridle, etc., ste. The meal having been dune full justice
tsllie CHAIRM IN gave "The Queen." She had always
endeavoured to preserve peace with all the countries of the
world ; she was • good mother, soda good sovereign ;long
might she live to reign ever a contented people (Band : God
save the Queen.")
The CHAIRMAN next gave the "Prince and Princess of
Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family." He was glad
to saY there was no chance of the nation being left with.
out • successor to the throne, an was the doe in his
(the speaker's) young days. (Band: God bless the Prince
of Wales.)
The Bishop and Clertcy, and Christian ministers of all
denominations," was
"%peen by the CHAIRMAN, who
remarked that with to some of the clergy, the
nnicker Government icked them out the better—(A
Volts: drink to the old Protestant Church, but not
to the Ritualistic lot). Band: Old Hundredth.
The CHAIRMAN said the next toast on his list was the
Army, Navy, and Volunteers." It was true our army
woo not so large as some on the continent, but the men
we had were made of good stuff, as witness their deeds
In the Crimea, at the Indian mutiny, and again in that
little stair with King Cole,, Ha bet theta look at what

• BRIDPORT. the
army and militia were now doing at Aldershot-7%m--
AtannrOx.-Privatal F. Patten and If. J. Warren, of they hadbeen received by the Crown Prince of Prussia-
the Ist D.R.V., having mused the necessary examinationx, what did he say about ern-lie said in marching pant
have been prometed to the rank of corporals, the order they loeked more like a solid xtone wall than a number of
taking effect from the 15th instant umn. lie hoped the volunteere weeild enme off with ouch
Prete. -The Dorchester and Brislport mail-cart, due at the flying colour', when they went to Alilenhet he lied not
latter place at 5.5) ant. did net arrive till a9O on Weiliasslay the lent doubt but what they would. (Band: British
moniliee, through ionic lithe neck:nit on the nail-- • " Jibbing" (hunadiers)
horse or emeetine .4 that kind. The (7:ist Ream then Rave "the honorary members and Honnen ro Tut Tow N.-fly Weilneelases Tenet we visiters." remarking that the former were a 1..1y of men
learn that Hee majesty ha.; been phat.,,,,i to confer the the member+ likmi to hare, and the latter a company the
honour of knitflithossl on Mr. Charlex Whetliam. ..ne of landlord liked to ace proient. Ile was sorry they had not
the Sheriffs of London. a native of Brelport, and head of More visitors with them on that neraulion, and to make up
the well-known firm. S. Whelan: and Son,,, of this town. for it they 'mast drink im eatra glass all round-(eheera,
Ise IsliN.-The corps mustered In full marching order at and laughter.)
the Brill Heil on Tuesday evening. There were preseet- The next toast wax the "Medical Officer," given by the
thrt. (kind, tient Ewen', Lieut. Whethant, &emelt-Slake riesoteee. He was sorry he was not preeent, but he was Watt., Colenr-S-rzearit Robots Sena. leaks, and about 40 aim, all the members appreciated the services of their
rank and file. The men were mambal to the llarlsour, having medical ollieer. lie Wan always nt hand in cases of need
nine drill in tile way, ltdrielhnhititt were partaken of at Mr. --(applause, avid musical honours.)
White'u. after which the owns returned to lkidport. Mr. STICKI-tan said he hal been requeeted to propose
Ton M. Near t ElatTioV -On Wail:m.4y afternoon, we the next tout, and he did so with much pleasure- It was
learn hy an °Mete' :mike that the only ouelektes ter municipal that of the "treasurer secretary, and other entrees of the
hotionni were er. Charles Kilesunds tor the smith ward, and
meeiety." As to Mr. Miller, the treasurer, he wax too well
Mr Melte' II leesegin, for the mirth ward, twogentlemen w known to need any eulogy from him (the meeker), andho
given
.thtiNemfacatnertayte.muetmnt
of
(run their ',nation and Influence in the twee are well eludined the same might be said of all the officer+. Their worthy
to represent the burgesses. The nomination taper,. had to be ' aooretoe„, ,Kr.
sent in by Tuesday afternoon, so that there will be no
...meet.
thing.. Ile hoped these who were members would
aceo,l-0-4, (whielliill:who)a)util'aial
SaVINO9I. Chris-The membees it this society 1417 esii a i continue to be membene and that a large seen:mien to '
week and upwards, and during the past year .C2Oll hail their numbers would speedily be made,
been thus areumulated. The club was started in The eitentntn returned thank.,,lie
wee
afraid
his
1S1:1, end at the present time the depodts are made at . entre was like many othere connected with the Treasury
Mrs. Gale'''. St. Michael's-lane. her son, Mr. F. Gale, _other parties did the work, and they (the officere) get
acting a+ 'keret-an% and Mr. l'i Chesil,. of the Dar"th'hire i the credit. All lie could say win, whilat he we'. their
bank being treasurer. On liredneelay last the funds wens ' treasurer he would not rim ewes. with the money, but
divided, and the members seemed well satixtied with the when the time eame for dietrikution, the money would returns male for the sem invested. . be ready for them. Mr. Heaney was the man who
ANOIIIER Sllll9ll DEATIL-A sad instance of tne itew,rt.„l all thew
thank's-Oland: "For he's • hearty
uneertainty of human life occurred in Bridpert on Sunday ' r,„„od fe110w...)
last. Mies Elies Neiman, ag mMd ed 277 year,,, i slatlghtfr of ." The Cum/mot then gave "The Lidice." reuiarking
Mr. Edward Norman, of the Duke if Wellington Inn, Oust if there were any young men present who loved them
Kest-street. attended the whool and e'ryiee in the morn. better than he (the speaker) did when young, lie hoped
ing at Si, Mary's church. anti in the afternoon Kite went they wonl.l respond--Gaughter),
for a walk in compeily with Mr. liolmee, to ',hum: she . Mr. J. Ferrite propeeed the health of the "rhairman."
was enn.lee.d, and who was home for a visit. They pro- The Wan • gentleman who wax always really to be of
rented in the direction of Ilyde fields. where they eat senice, and as the treasurer of that reciety he had heard
down in the elude of the trees that there abound, end him spoken of very highly-(umber:Ll honourx),
she remarked to • paseer-hy that the shale was very The Cietnieute, in responding, thanked them for the
enjoyable. !laving not thrre Rime little time, on attempts honour they had done him They had hoped that Mr. T.
ing to riee, she wae unalee te de so, end s 'hair having Hounsell would have presided at the dinner that day, but
been inacured, she scan earrieil an far as Mr. Itathiane'r, he was gone to !tendon in the new brigantine. Ile (the
where she wan taken indoors', and Or. I lay sent for. speaker) had had an offer to go free of coot, but lie eai.
This was salient four (eche*. Dr. Hay immediately „„. ho would stay at home,
and be
of what use he eon,
arrived. and all that could he done for the relief of the to the Bradpole Friendly Seeiety-(eheere). No doubt
eufferer was promptly attended to; hut she never rallied, those present retnembenxi he lewd to get up a little horse
and expired just before n o'clock the same night- The racing in in field of his on Coronation day; but the Bank
' raise of .loath wit+ heart diseask and comp:Mien of the holidays had interfered with that arrangement. How-
lett:cc mei the coroner, on being come 1111 l icated with, ever, he woold promise them that before the short days
deemed an inqueet unnecessary. The sad event lies met ratne on they would have a little amusement of some
A gloom over a lame circle of friends by , whom the kin-I. and he iteped hie friends would come and enjoy
dere:vetl was much beloved and reepected.
, knead vest
DlMTRerTive: IMF. -On Tuesday night, just RS tee 'Me Cu tIRVAN then proposel in etiloehitie terms "The
majority of the inhaletente of thets,,vn went seeking Press," which was acknowledged by the representative of
their beds, there wile an alarm of iire, and very ',Keeley A lii,, wino,
large her ef 'wee-ins ruehed te the e'en. "f the "'the Host and lfaskset," given by the, 014IRMAN, and
esdatility, Wilial WAS At Mr. Brlll,llll A mocery eteree in acknowledged, brinight the taut lint to In close.
Weet-xtreet, very near the inarket Melee, am! adjoining Ity this time in large leer of lathes had gathered in
the premises of Mr. Kendall, whirl are siteate nt the the finite Slid the company left the tent for the outeloor
turner of Westestreet and South-street. Adi ~ ill ing Mr. enjnymente Two or three Aunt Sallys were on the
Benham). shop in West-street are the premises at one ground ; SIAO a swinging bolt, which teemed to do a good time occupied by Mr. Bonner, and which are in a very trade amongst the juveniles; then there were several
dtlapidateel condition, and below is the ',hop of Mr. T. I'. gingerbread standings, and threeshentine stalk. During
Amos. Next to the premises of Mr. Kendall in South- the evening Mr. Foeter.a land played a capital selection
street is the George inn, occupied by Mr. !hidden and of dance music in geed style, and dancing was very
, adjoining it Nears. Knight and Knight's premises,
general. Kiss-in-the-ring Was also largely patronised,
I miceenied by an unoccupied hOutie Anil Pimp. Stmulitig and it was not till the moon met her silvery light over the
!at the corner the becks of three varieue dwellings are adjacent woods and hills that the festivities canes to an
" a cry close together, and at one time were in great danger. end.
1 The origin of the fire is entirely unknowit ; all that ie at
We cannot conclude our report without recording the
preeent known is that about half -mot ten o'clock on
generosity of the Pymore Mill Company to those in their
Tuesday night, the smell of tire wes noticed hY several employ. On this occasion, the men, to the number of 90,
persons paesing in West-street 'Hie attention of l'.ll, were preeentol 2e. fisi. each; the women, numbering VII,
' Maxtennan, who was on ditty, was subsomentJy directed Is. each; and the boys, numbering 40, &I. each, In
to the premises of Mr. Benham, from which smoke was
addition a day's holiday was given to the whole of them,
seen to iseue. An alarm Kam instantly given, Ale
the Mills being closed.
Reuben., who did not deep en the prentiees, wee at Mr.
Knighex, tailor, in East-street, where lie ski.% and lie was
sent for. On his arrival, it was some time before the doer
was opened, but when it was it hexane apparent that it
was a serious affair. A volume of smoke rushed out, and
efforts were directed to the fire engine, kept in the enetoily
of Mr. Good. It WAS Some little time before it could Ope
got into wonting onler, anil When it Was all right, tlie
supply Of water was se short as to render it almost USW
lees. However, all that could Inc done vas ilone. Send.
Pitfield and hie men had arrived on the first alarm, and
the bystanders lent is lielehm hand in doing all they multi.
It was atiptu-ent the premien. of Mr. Benham could not Is,
saved, and attention wax therefore directed to the safety
of the premises near. At Mr. Kendall s 1 fancy repeaters-,
a large number l'if articles, Mantling ;Oaks jewellery,
clock*, eir., were removed to the Market-house, and a
considenalile summit of damage wad sipitainekl, altheugh
we are pleaeed to sny Mr. Kelidall'e sleek is Mowed. At
the George Inn, there was a mealier clear out of the
furniture, tte., as it WAS at one time thought certain the
whole block of buildings would ceneumed. Messrs.
Knight anti Knight, tailors and woollen driven., ale, re.
moved • eonsiderahle portion of their stock, but we are
pleased to say, through the praiseworthy exertimni of all
en I, the fire ww. confined to the premises in which it
originated. So fiercely del the fire there rage that not a
single article was saved from the doomed building.,
although a store nom at the beck was nut mucl;
damaged. It is thought there must have been some
thousand,' of perems nesemble.l during the night. It WWI
• fortunate thing that no wind was blowing, or the
results would have been moat disastroue. On Wednesday
' monfing the ruins were etill enionlilerin;,. and a front
wall which stood over the shop window had to be thmwn
down, as it new thought to he dangerous. It In sunlit,.
factory t„,, knew that the eremites, held under the
I *iirporation, by Mr. T. Northover, are insured, and also
that the steek-iretrade was insured for Dam) but it nib be
a serious loss to Mr. Benham, who is a young limn atel
has not been long in busirtems, hut was doing very well.
It is eaid, that, Mr. Benham, fortunately teek home his
books with him as was his custom wheu he left the
premises for the night

EITURIIINSTER NEWTON.
NARROW Escsrr,.—A serious flre took place on Tuesday
nicht at lianfof,l House, the residence of Mr. E. C. Ker.
Sernier. The flames broke out in the saddle-room in
which a fire had been lit, but how they originated is not
At present known. Considerable damage -estimated at
X.151)--was done to the harness but luckily the fire was
nil-dined to the room, and the stsbles efmaped unhurt. Mr.
Seymer, we are told, is uninsured.