The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-08-31 00:00:00

norortsbire.

Fool' AND MetTll DistusE. —The returns for the past
week show no dituinutiou in the wide-spread prevalence of
this disease. There have been 9R fresh outbreaks in the
county, 317 (anus are now affected, and the stock
diseased consists of 2,422 cattle, 10,9,11 sheep, and 3-111 pigs.
In Cernc division there are *PG cattle end 1.493 sheep;
Dorchester, 851 cattle and UAW sheep. Slierborn*.
%Varehatu, and Wimborne are the other divisions most
affected. .

7:DJuLTILNED.ZAILTEIL SISIGIONS. —At the cella on Satur-
day Mr. Raw (for the Clerk of the Peace) stated that
owing to the late floods, particularly in the western
part of the counti, Axe-bridge and Broad-bridee
had been damaged. and it was neceee to take immediate
their
steps for repair. The outlay might amount to £3OO.
The County Surveyor (Mr. Fletcher had a staff of men
puddling the bridges now but, as yet, the water remained
so high that it was impossible to tell the extent of the
damage done. Mr. Hambro, chairman of the bridge and
building committee, wished to have a grant of £lOO
towards the work, and would give notice for A2OO or £3OO
In time for the next eeuiona—lt was remarked that these
were both new bridges. —The court decided they had no
power to grant the money asked.—An adjournment was
made to the Ststh September.

Cnicsgr.—The return match -between the Dorchester
Cricket Club end the Royal Horse Artillery will be
played at the Barracks on Thursday next, at 11 am.
Trig foot-and mouth disease has now extended to the
borough, it having appeared amongst dairy cows at eight
different places, only affecting, however, ten cattle, and of
there three are now reported recovered.
Fomorrer.—The financial report of Court "Progress,."
Dorchester, for the past half-year has lust been issued.
and shows that the number of members is 1, and the
total worth of the court funds ‘5611 its. ft& During the
past six months the sick pay has amounted to the large
sum of tl2o gr. 51, and funeral allowances to &S.
Time annual licensing meeting was held on Monday,
before the Mayor (Mr. E. Burnett),
_Mr. R. Davis, Mr. G.
J. IL Gregory, Dr. Aldridge, and Mr. G. Come. All the
old licenses were renewed without comment, excepting
that of the Queen's Own, respecting which there was •
complaint, but it was stated on behalf of Messrs. Eldridge,
Pope, & Co. that they were about to have a new tenant;
and the wino Beetles) of Mr. .1. Warren, grocer, who has
given up that portion of his trade. The adjourned
licensing meeting was fixed for that day month.
A HAYSTACK BUIUM—On Sunday morning • stack of
hay in Mr. T. Bennett's batten, on the Loud's road, which
for a day or two had been smoking and giving forth un-
mistakeably the odour of burning, broke into flames. Men
at once began to fork out the burning portion of the
stack, and it was carried to • field and watered, but even
then some of it burst into names and was destroyed. The
men on the stack bad • very exciting and heated time of
it, were covered with smuts from the burning hay and
perspiring copiously from the intense heat that uprose
from R. A couple of hurdles put in the stack for purposes
of ventilation were found completely charred. About
four tons of the hay were totally destroyed, and the rest
is spoiled, except for litter.
DIVIIJONAL LICE:O4INa Mgerixo.—The annual meeting
for the division of Dorchester was held at the Shirehall
on Saturday morning, before Mr. H. Williams (chairman),
Mr. R. 0. F. Steward, Mr. H. 0. Middleton, and Mr. G.
Warry. The application for • renewal of the license of
the Ferry Bridge, Wyke Regis, was deferred to the
adjourned meeting. September Ifith. George Chap*,
keeper of a beerhouse at Litton Cheney, applied for
spirit license. Mr. Nantes supported the application. Ile
said that the house had been used as a beerhouse from
time immemorial. The nearest hours was at Swyre, two
and a half miles off. A memorial seas presented in sup-
port of the application, Menai by the clergyman, the
parochial doctor, and other.. There were between 000
and 700 inhabitants. Lately spirit houses at Longbresly
Hut and 13redy had been done away. The license was
granted.
Weseiree.—The following is our meteorological
report:—

Lowest
Date. Noon. Point at Wind. State of Weather.
Night.
Aug. • •
ID NI 48 , NW Fine
24 er ts WSW ' Fine
25 57 w cloudy
20 CS IS SW I Rlnin
27 83 51 NW IN Fin.
29 62 48 NW &W Raln
so al 47 NW rine

I)ogsgr CournT ifeerrest.—The following circular hu
been issued to the clergy and ministers throaghout the
district benefitted by the hospital, in reference to Hospital
Sunday for the present year :
August 30, 1875.
ilitvitiavo on, Ds tit Ste--I am desired by the Committee to
propose September 30th for our Hospital Sunday in the present
par.
They thitukfelly acknowledge the proceeds of last year's
collections, will& were still somewhat in advance of those of
the preceding year.
Notsrithstanding the establislement of other Hospitals in the
county, which, to some extent, divert the funds, they find no
diminution in the number of calls upon the charity, whilst the
expenses of maintettanee, etc., are rather on the Mosses.
They earnestly trust that those Misters, whore pertains and
congregations lie within the range of its hetielte,will co-operate
in this good work, and make collections either on the Sunday
above suggested, or on some other day, which they may eon.
slier more conycnient.-1 hare the honour to be, Rev. Sir,
yours very faithfully, C W. Ilixtiits.s, chairman.
N R.- • Rule —" Odlectors of £2 5i shall be entitled to
recommend Otto libpstient or three outpatients fnnu the parth
in which the collection is made ; and so on for every £2 Si
collected. Such privileges (minium for one year from time of
payment to the treasurer"
DUIPUI 1874. faux Coswascasztre.
In-Patients treated .. 342 10,124.
Out-Patients . 477 12146.
esuasi Cases ....800 26,863.

YOUNG OILMAN MisoetavioN.--On Thursday
evening the Rev. IL C. G. Houle, M.A., delivered an
address at the room of the above usociation, in
street, There There was a good attendance. The president of
the association, Mr. G. Curiae, who has taken very deep
interest in the spiritual welfare of the young mesa of the
town, presided. The meeting commenced by singing the
hymn—
" Onward, Christians, onward go r
After which Mr. Houle offered prayer. —Mr. MorLE
prefaced his address by expreseing has thankfulness that
he was permitted to be present He looked upon these
gatherings with great interest, and he should especially
speak to the younger members that evening. anal he prayed
t6t they might be • blaming to each other. Thew) who
are in the good way can help those of similar ages and
position to get to heaven as well. He should read
Hebrews xi. W. and Hebrews ill., 1-2: "And these
sn, haring obtained • good report through faith, re-
ceived no the promise God having Provided some
' better thing for us, that they without us should not he
made perfect. Wherefore, seeing we are also compassed
about with so great • cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside
every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us,
and at us run with patience the race that is set before us,
looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith,
who for the joy that was *et down before him endured the
cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right
hand of the throne of God." They would all remember
that just before the verses he had read they were reminded
of a long list of saints who had gone to their rest—God bad
prepared for them a home and they had reached it, haring
obtained a good report through faith. They were not only
happy themselves, bet were still helping, by the memory
of their faith, to make others happy;they had left foot-
prints behind them. There was not one of those present
who would die without leaving some footprint behind
him, and it would be a happy thing for their surviving
relative, or friends to be able to say a them that they had
obtained a good report through faith. Niiah. Abraham,
Enoch, Itc., had obtained this good report, and so might
each one of them. He (the sneaker) well remembered
many holy Christians who had served God faithfully here
in our town, hail obtained a good report, and had gone
home to meet Him above. It was often very helpful thus
to look back. There was indeed a looking back which was
• look full of peril—the footing back which meant turnier
back. They would remote-11er how Christian in the
reu" was tempted to look back, and how
he remembe that he had no armour for his back, there-
fore he pressed forward, as each of them must do, looking
unto Jesus, who is the shield. Dot looking tack is a
different thing when it means recalling God's grace and
dealings with us In the past. When our faith seems weak
it is a source of great comfort to look hack, and to read of
the grace the Lord gave His people—those who had long
since gone home to their rest As to the great "c/oud of
wit messes." Paul no doubt meant in part God's saints in
glory regarded as looking down upon us and on what we
are donut here on earth. Prod also means thole witnesses
who can bear testimony of God's gracious dealings with
them. Every one who looks 'on fmnt above can tell of
God's grace to them. These witnesses can say they bad
tried end provol Giwnepronalses, and found them true even
up to death. Some of them could say
° Once we were ay awning here below,
And wet our couch nith tears ;"
Tears of conviction of sin, tears of bitter grief lint now
they speak from glory, and are some of the great cloud of
witnesses. The Apostle now at once goes on tourers home
on the believers present duty, and to remind them of
preerat sin. The Hebrews were to be, in their sets.'
position, watchful anal devoted. Some too often say if
they were in se_and.se's position, Of if they had so-andeo's
talents, or if they had more time, what good Christians
they would be ! but perhaps if they were suddenly placed
In their positions, and had their CAM sad anxieties, they
might not be such good .111'istlan, ailwu Let each one
of us pray for grace to 'do the next thing"—to "do the
duty that lies near." St. Paul was teaching the Hebrews
to eat aside the sine that so easily beset then. e should
all do well to consider what this sin le, em te milt. It
'pedal object of prayer that God would by His Solrit
teach us wadi six Li, and wAst to Si,,. as Sman would yesd
us to forget both. We must ask the Great Teacher to tall
us a little—for we could only hear a little—of what He
thinks of sin—the sins which *aunty beset na—time
failures in temper—MU inconsistencies in our daily
path—little neglects of the means of grace—little untruth-
tubules—little unfaithfulness. He (the speaker) had
knows many who thought lihtlot these little sins, but
we each want to feel our sins. Religion without a sense
of sin is like • field before the plough has been over it If
we would have the seed of true religion sown In our hearts
we mud ask God to plough and prepare our hearts for it,
that it may be lasting. SPeaklikil of the saints! Mr. Houle
remarked that a saint was one who had believed on the
Holy One, who bad trusted Hint and obtained salvation.
There was not one In that room but who by grace might
become • saint, not only in eternity—ln glory, bat in
actual life Al earth. Be urged all to pry for •MN a

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Supt. Batty proved that Mr Rowe was shown some of the
same sheep defendant drove.
Mr Symonds remarked that the defendant was charged under
the 47th section of the Contagious Disease* (Animals) Acts,
which constitute-1 it an offence to drive or cause to be driven
on the highway animals elected by the fart-and.muuth ii name,
the person charged showed to the satisfaction of the
Justices that he 11l not know of the same being so affected mitt
oruld not with reasonable diligence have obtained such know-
ledge. By the evidence of the veterinary 11M(11,11111 it was
shown that ability to detect the disease west arise other fe..111
scientine knowledge or practical experience lit the management
rif • Rock. But this man was Mr Whittle'e under meter, knew
nothing about sheep,and had not men theft, for three months at
least, If he had ever done so ; and therefore. he omit' not be
consictol of has log reasonable ground for believing that at the
time he knew they were elected with foot-and-mouth disease,
The sheep hat been depastured at Mahlon with some cows.
There they had foot rot, and, the grace being long and
unfavourable for their treatment, they were rensoved
to
Monte., and ten days later the defendant was sent to fetch
theca from Milhorne St Areirew to Pirldletrenthirle. Acting
under his nowter's 4trier. defendant fetched these sheep and he
thought it wadi ine reflection on a =rice that he heel not the
nicotine knowledge v.hiell the witnesees had spoken to, hut
thought it would have been very extraordinary if he fa I had it.
Ile thought the prosecution 'rhombi have pet before the limich
some prime facie evidence of defendant's knee ledge of foot-
and.mouth dams*.
The Chairman remarked that by law a driver of tattle was
supposed to have a knowledge of cattle.
Mr. Symonds called Mr William Whittle, farmer, of Piddle-
trenthide. who said that Lovell had been I. hie earner eight or
ten months ea under carter. On Saturday evening bend Ideat
he had been airprehended for driving sheep affected with foot-
and mouth disease. He had land at Chaldon for a time, where
these cheep hail been running with 200 morn and eight or nine
beasts. On the 4th August they were removed to Murders,
where they remained till the 14th. They were sent to Moreton
to he shorn, end had not been to Pldelletrenthide since. Defen-
dant had been at Piddletrenthide all the time, and had had no
opportuni. yof seeing the sheep. When he sent him for them
he did not say •nything abed their having or not having foot-
and mouth disease Sent him alone of the ordinary labourers.
By the Bench Defendant had never driven sheep before for
hire.
The Bench &limbered the eunamor4.
Mr Symonds applied for crusts for the oofee4ant, but it .118
refund.
Supt. Batty applied for a 1111111111001 against Mr. WhitUe see
causing the sheep to be driven on the highway.
OHAILICINSTICIL
FATAL ACCIDRIPIT.—An inquest was held on Saturday, at
the Sun inn, Burton, before Mr. H. Lock, deputy coroner,
touching the death of James Bishop • Young seat in the
service of Mr. Caines. Francis John Hanhaw said on
Friday afternoon they were loading oats in Twenty Acne.
Deceseed and himself were on • load about 7 feet high in
• waggon drawn by two home. The boy who was in charge
of the horses called out "hold fast," the horses moved on,
and Bishop fell head foremost to the ground. John
lianham immediately lifted him up. He said" Lord have
mercy upon us." After that he did not speak again.
They
saw he was going to die, and laid hint down. Yr.
surgeon, was seat for, and innuediately went to the field.
The man was dew& and on examination he found that the
fall fractured the 3rd and 4th vertebrie of the neck which
would cause immediate death. The jury returned •
verdict of "Accidental death."

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A project is on foot to establish co-operative iron-works
In South Wales.
The death is announced of the Rev. Charles Priest, a
leading Wealeynn minister.
We understand the Queen wrote an earnest letter of '
condolence to. Minn Peel on the day after the Accident to
the Mintletoe.
Surrounded by • yelling crowd, an auctioneer on Friday
sold in the market-hall. at Halifax, goods seised for non-
payment of the Vicar's rate.
A serious case of rattening has occur'd at the new
Military Depot at Warwick. A brickinaldng machine
capable of making twenty thousands bricks a day has
been broken and rendered comparatively uneleas.
A tall, stalwart Indian is often seen about the streets of
Virginia city, dreamed in calico like a squaw. He i 4 eon.-
pelted by the Pintas to wear women' clothes for cosvarilice
shown in battle several years since.
A few days since a poor woman, who was subject to
epileptic its, fell screen the fire in her residence in the
"11° of M.rettill. Ireland, and before any assistance
cold be rendered she was reduced almost to a cinder.
It is • notable fact that while not one ex-President of
the United Steles is living the wise. of five of them
stirs-lye—Mrs Polk, Mra, Fillmore, Mrs. Tyler, MTh.
Lincoln. and Mrs Johnson.
FATAL Accfnlort.— On Saturday one of the vans of a
train on the Ulster Railway took lire close to Belfast.
The van contained whisky, and an official, who was in the
van, was burned to death.
Some idea of the number of packs of card. used can be
formed from the fact that in the year ended the list
March last the duty at 9d. per pack amounted to £13,130
19s.
Sunderland is to be abandoned as a military station in
consequence of representations which have lately been
made to the War-office as to it. unpopularity and unfit-
ness.
At • Kentuckian watering.place the waiters glide over
the dining•rootu floor on parlour skates, thus obviating the
noise of tramping feat, which &soften disturbs the summer
guests at meal times.
A Shrewsbury publican while digging in Li, cellar,
which is in the centre of the town, struck a vein of miners
which proved on investigation to be quicksilver. A sample,
con/hang of nearly 1611 m. of pure refined quicksilver, la
now on exhibition.
On Thursday, which wan the anniversary of the birth-
day of the late Prince Consort, the servants; and ten Ants
of the Balmoral Abergeldie. and Birkball estates suet
together, and arank to the memory of His Royal
Ilighneas
A prison warder flanged McComb'e wail on Saturday
sentenced by the Liverpool magistrates to four months'
Imprisonment for taking is bribe to supply • prisoner with
provisions and forward to him letters from friends outside
the gaol.
It Is not generally known that, when • person falls into
the water, • common felt hat can be made use of an a life
preserver. By placing the bat upon the water, rim down,
with the arm around it pressing It aliahtly to the browse,
it will bear up • man for hours, Anyone doubting the
above can take an old hat,. and try it in • bucket of ...ter.
or when bathing, be will soon be convinced.
World.

sin, as if we tom sight of our sins, we shall also lose sight PRZE3IASONRY IN DORSET.
of oar need of grace. St. Paul teßs us to look unto Jesus. The province of Dorset, with its 13 lodges and five Soya'
Ile spoke to those who bad been converted, and therefore Arch chapters, although but a sutall district. monde. •
the 'look " must mean a continued, daily
the enitntry, for the perfection of its management,te lifelong view very high position amongst the vAli.°l° province' lii
In
of the Saviour. When we have 100 looked to Jesus for SalVe-
ti.M. We .nua look to Man for siert/ daft .usteeanee- Ito extent of Its charities, and the effectir em/ in which the
urged them not to trust in rostordei sehotrion, or, if he tu-e.tingniies7ie,rtiot.fittihoenpfro.rivnoineyenil:troyugeuht to Dear in favour
stewards was over g 1,04),
might say it withont irreverence, of the candidates &Lintel. 'The suin taken up for the
Jestui Christ is the ;nine loving Saviour, lout we must look
to a yesterday Saviour.
to hips daily. lint don't let us take the wool. "..,„„n
......„.. as a - beautiful text" merely-tote ropes contribution of any other province throughout England,
•••• us think seriously on it. We must and being nearly one-twelf th of the whole sure
than an Dorsetthe
"7 we am to look to, and what collected. All the lodges in the province are in good
an amountbygtethaetetrw
and forgotten : ._. or Motile remarked working order, and yearly increasing in numerical
take pains to is.. - ""' nillialot strength and Masonic activity. This happy condition of
it is to look to Him. In conclusion .... se I she province i. very largely owing to the melees
that he had endeavoured to point out some Um .... . -
4 W. Bro. T. Coombs, of Dorchester. The
lessons taught us in the passage he had read, and he woe.. .
-"welt annual meetings has been the
especially impress them on his young friends present exertions •••••, the secretarial offices be
Think of what Christ has helpml His sainte to do for incident of the p... .'. -rift and to those
sinners in the past, and endeavour to do what you can to retirement of Bro. Coomiis la v..-
help each other on your heavenly journey. Iternenther has held with so much advantage to so. . • -
our strength is in Him who 'misdeed, but who now liveth. objects of benevolence with which Masonry is .... . 1
and is set down at the right hand of His father in glory.
tarty identified. Nothing could exceed the kind
-The meeting was concluded by singing the hymn coin- shown by the brethren, one and aIL when mention of ISro •
fleine
mencine Coombs's retirement was made, and better fortune, beets?
" Give roe the wimp of faith to roc
Within the veil and see," the
Within the province was •
health, and a renewal at no distant time of his active
articipation in the direction o
and praeer by the Rev. H. U. G. Motile-Mr. CURSE then
propoeut a vote of thanks to Mr. Motile for the excellent lode..
gearty wish of both provincial chapter end Preeteriel
address he had given them. He (Mr. Curme) hail felt Tle provincial grand chapter of Royal Arch g•seme erel
much cheered and encouraged and he trusted all would held at the Masonic Hall. Dorchester, last Wednesday
receive • Pest Mewling from it, and that they would b° evening, M.E. Companion J. Gundre. Prov. 0.• Supt.,
stirred up to lie constantly 'looking unto Jesus, the author Presiding, and there was a nnmerous attendance
.os
and finisher of their faith."-Mr. Moule briefly acknow- companion.. The pro,. G. ea. E., reported the
provin
lodged the vote of thanks and the meeting dispersed.
Cutlth2Flk,„....e.
&morels Pierre SIMMS*, Monday.-Before the Mayor (Mr borne, having made the most additions o the Tr ''' of
to be in a progressive state, chaioterStw
ifo
ma
E 'Stamen) Mr G. J. G. Gregory, and Mr H. Davis. O. Supt. congratulated the companions o position
.of
A lad named Willittni Davis wucharirod with stealing apples Royal Arch Masonry in Dorset, and offered emee word'
•
h sowed
the property of Mr Ha•vey, of Fordington, on Friday morning. counsel to the chapters. The treasurer's_ P
Ilivort9o. yedewThe
'Me garden is near Fordington schoolroom, and the broye of the balance to the credit of the chapter of L
neighbourhood are constantly roblAng it. Defendant was there announcement of tbe resignation of the duties of Pro. G.
he and
at 5.3010 the morning, but he pleaded others were there before Ser. by M. E. Comp. T. Coombs elicited Yeti _
andhim ! PS. Mitchell caught him with Ins pockets full of apples, unanimous demonstrations of fraternal symPaitin
and
position in the chapter
He was fined with damage and costs, 1006.1, or seven day.' regard, regard, and hopes were fervidly expressed that e
labour. Allowed a week to pay, soon return to that with renewed
. _ ,
Gene,. Ellard was also summoned for *similar offence, but health and brighter fortune. The pre,. o. Supt. appointeu
did not appear when called on. Later he walked ie- a I."r his officers for the year ensuing as follows-
child about nine years of yre, The mnresnt caught defendatt Prov. G. Haggai,. ME. Companion J. M. P. Montagu,
at 6 win He took three apples, and when be saw the police- ri.p.c,.11., P.Z.. Ch. 170 and 707, Bridport
man he ran off acme. the nver. Ile followed and caught him. G. loahna, M.E. Companion Rev. W. M. Heath.
The little fellow cried. It was said he had no father. P. Z. Ch. Its, Wimborne.
Mr Harvey did not wish to press the we against this lot. Co. Ser. Ezra, ISLE. Companion W. Chick. P.Z., Co.
He was warned &shut doing it again, Lint his friends have .17. Dorchester.
to pay for the summons, b. G. Sr. Nehemiah, M.E. Companion W. J. Fletcher,
Oit en Perry Samosa, estunisy.- Before Mr 11. Williams
Tucker, Z., Co. 7K,
. Kuidersicy, and Mr G. Wormy. (chairman), Hr It 0. F. Steward, Mr If. IL Middleton, Mr E. pro
ve. . C,.• it
ill- . ~. , = utY.x.imho cornfocp•
L oofoo 1.: _.
Britiport.
The landlonl of the Acorn, Everahot, applied for an extra
Prov. G. let AS., E. COIIIOIWiGII J. Jody, H. Ch. 170,
hour on the occasion ,of the pimeor Show! Ramo'. Eetra
hours for m Winterbourne and Rapisham feasts were also Weymouth.
Pro. n end AS., E. Companion C. Parsons, H., Lill. 417.
refused.
Witham bond& in the emplo) of Mr Whittle, of Pidolletrent- -
0. Treasurer (e'ectexl). M.E. Companion J. Jacob,
bide, was charged on an adjouniel summon,. with breach of
0. Pro. (1.11., (11. 17n. Weymouth.
the cattle plague rwnlations. Mr 0. Symonds, Town Clerk of
G. Registrar. E. COMplatiOD W. P. Cockerel's. J..
Dorchester for tho &denoting.
Sword Bearer. E. Companion J. H. Hoyt, .1., Ch.
2 p.m., at Piddiellinton, be found on the highway a Rock of 97 Prov
Superintendent Betty lob! that 011 the 14th a August, at oh..
0. 417, Dorchester.
sheen driven by ,It Mutant. As loirpeetor .4 cattle for this 137. Poole.
division he examined them with Mr Lipecombe, veterinary
surgeon, and found several of them =Bering from foot-and- 170, Weymouth.
Prov. G. Standard Bearer, ii. Companion .1. B. Cole, J.. Co.
mouth disease. Prov. 0. Dr. of Ceremonies, M.S. Companion Wm. Smith.
Cruet eis mil eel : Ile took Mr Upecombe with him for that pun P. Pray. G.J., P.Z. Ch. 170, Weymouth.
pose. Was not &veterinary surgeombut a cattle inspector, Had Prov. G. Organist, M. 3. Comnsinlun Jaw Whitehead Smith,
wen thousands of sheepageeted . Borneo( these sheep wen. fia the P. Prov. Sod A.S.. Co. 0128. Wletborea
nee stage of the disease, and some recovering. The Bret stage Prov. G. Janitor, Companion John Lovelace, Prov. G.
Is white ulcer between the hair and clear& Knew It was a Tyler. Janitor, Ch. 417, Dorchester.
fever. Did not know the premonitory symptoms. Sometimes After the ClOSing
IWT. H. Li Z. of
ulcers appease I first in the mouth. Overtook the sheep supped together by invitation of M.E. _ . pg. .
between Waterson and Pidolleldnton Askel defendant of the prov. chapter the companion!
chapter 417. The usual toasts' were duly honoured. and
whose sheep they were, and he lad Mr. Whittle's, who
had gent him after them to Milberne. %llama told him they visit during the year the various chapters and lodges
the Prov. (.1. Supt. said he would endeavour in tarn to
were suffering from toot-and-mouth disease, and ought not to throughout the province.
be driven along the real. Defendant said that wee master's The annual provincial grand lodge was held on Thursday
look-out, he tent him after them DLI not understand him to last at Wareham Town-hall, when there wag a numerous
mean he did not know they had the disease. Rather thought attendance-R.W. Bro. J. Gundry, Prov. 41.114, presided.
he did know so he had a waggon behind the flock for such as The other officers of Prey. Grand Ledge were:-
became incapable of walkirer. Did not remember Wing • V. W.D. P. 13.1.1., W. Bro. J. M. P. Montagu, RM. Is. 170.
waggon behind • flock before; could swear he had not twenty 5.0. Warden, W. Bro. Montagu J. Guest, P.M. L. (MA
times in his life. The seeond stage of disease was the Weer
G.S.D.
running down to the hoof, and sometimes the hoof came oft.
J.O. Warden, W. Bro. William Smith, P.M. L. 170 and
Mr Joseph Limo-man veterinary surgeon. of Dorchester, add
he examined the sheep at Ruperiententhuit Betty's requ lea, Warden,
and P.P.G.D.C.
est. Ile . Chaplain, Hr.. the Rev. Henry pie. i... ,22.
found them suffering from foot and mouth disease. and gave a ??
certificate to that eon 0. Registrir, Bro. Thee A. Hanna, W.M. L. 1037 and
Crow-examined : Had been • member of the College for two- J.W. 1.... 170.
and-half years Examined 13 of the sheep, and found 10 G.S. Deacon, W. Bro. E. T. Budden, W.M. gm and
affected, all having vesicles. There were three or four eteees P.M.
and al.,
of the diseme. The lest was the incubative Cage, in which G. J. Deacon W, Bro. Jas. Jesty, P.M. L. 170.
022,
there were no external inanifestetions. The second was the li
G.D.C., W. ro. J. Whitehead fimith, P.M
vesicular Wee, which affected the mucous membrane of the P.P.0.0.
mouths and the feet All theme sheep were more or less affected 0.5.8., Bro. Alfred Atkins, L 417 and L 170.
In the feet. The thlni might be called the ulcerative stage :It G.Pt. bro. S. S. Hunt, W.M. L. 111 e.
was different from the foot rot. In 24 or 44 hours, or less, G. Stewards. Bro. T. S. Biggs, 417 Bro. J. Travers, 392,
sheep might go from the incubative to the vesicular stage of the Bro. R. G. Gilman, 380, Bro. S. S. Hunt, and W. Bro. C.
dense. A journey would pooduce it mt.re rapidly than yearsley, ;Bd.
quietude. If sheep in the Incubative stage were driven 10 or 15 (IT., Bro. John Lovelace, 411.
miles, they might powdbly-prolably-arrive In the vesicular The visitors were W. Bro. F. Binckes, Secretary of the
stage But it would take a considerable time to deNelop the Wimple Institution for foci' Bro. P.C. Woodforde,
vesicles he saw. Bone of the sheep had shown the deease four 110:1 and 261. P.M.. P.P.O. . of Wks., Somerset; Bro,
or five days, others at least • week; he would pledge hiniself to T. NV. Haselgrove, 475, W. 30.' Bro. It. Stokes, P.M. 001,
that Had no conivereation with the driver of the sheep, and p.p.0.5.w.. Wily; Bro. W. Vat., lee, Manta ; Bro. W.
had not seen them since. P. Bath, P.M. 310, P.P.G.D.C., Hants and Isle of Wight;
Mr James ROWO, veterinary surgem, said lie Saw some sheep Bro. 3. H. Legg 31n , Bro. w. y. worth 105. The
at Pidolletrenthide on the lath, two days after his assistant P.P.O. officers, W. Masters, P. blasters, and Wardens in
had men those Lovell was driving. There were 120, includieg the provinre included-Bro. Pelly Hooper, W.K. 170,
the 97 seen by Mr Lipsoombe. P. RG. R.; Bro. 11. T. George SW. 170, P.P.G.R.; Bro. H.
Mr Symonds objected that the Orel, examined by Mr Rowe Herbert, 0. 1732, P.P.0.0.; Bro. T. Itatcliffe, P.M. 147.
were not identified with those driven by Lovell, and that his P.P.G.Pt: Bro. T. R.. Charles, 170 and RM. 1037,
evidence was irrelevant. The summons was that defendant P.P.G.J.D.: Bro. G. R. Water,. 1037, P.P.G.Pt. : Bro. Rev.
knowitigly drove the sheep on the highway. T. Peer« P.M. In P.D.P.G.M. : Bro. C. W. W;ndltain,
The Chairman said the caw was aoljounied for evidence to ”.„. e„, .0. ay.,...
... ,a,.,... a,_.„.. o N. Howard, I'M. 170.
show whether the sheep had the &mese in such a stage that
and jo•rn: i,.i.;"..,: ,Zw'' r H •"'"H”-f... ~..'. rr5...07 p)1
the driver must bare known the) were affected.
Mr Rowe continued that he examined 25, which the theplienl P.P.O.S.W. ; Bro. NV. 'Osmond, B.W. 417, P.P.O.Pt ;
told him were some of the 17T. Bra. W. P. Cockerel,' W.M. 417 PP C 11.• Bro.. the Rev.
Mr Symonds objected too what was said in the Lb/once of the NV. J. E. Percy. C. 11t43, P.P.G.Cit.; Bro. H. C. Burt, P.M.
defendant being taken as evidenoe. 022, P.P.0.A.D.C.; Bro. the Rev. W. M. Heath. P.M.
Mr Rowe said all the riled symptoms of the foot and mouth Mkt P.P.G.S.W., and P.P.G.Ch., ; Bra J. B. Cole, P.M.
disease. One had vesicles, another was In the third or 170. P.P.13.41 B.' Rm. W. J. Fletcher, P.M. f0,..P.P.0.5.
crustaceous stage. and In the rest the disease had borrowed of Wks ; Bro. R. Evers, 12111, MW.; Bro. J. R. ffliopland,
under the honi of the foot, when it assumed somewhat of the 12110;_ Bro. G. It. Crickmay, P.M. 170. P.P.0.8.W : Bro.
foot
appearance of ft rot. L. H. Ruse& P.M. 11191. P.P.G.S.W. •, Bro. S. Pettit,
bir Williams: Supposin,,,,, these were the mine sheep, were 137, P.P.0.5.8.; Bro. G. If. Glitch, P.M. 137,
_P.P.G.R. ;
thee in such a stage of the theorise that a person driving them Bro. 3W. Lute W.M. tea. P.Prov.S.W. ; NV. Bro. J.
on Saturday might ha. e known it? J swots, 170. P.M.. P.P.O.J.W. ; Bro. J. SopOztot, 474, P.M.,
A.-Most decidedly. If he knew anything about the disease. PP.O.S. of Wks. : Bro. J. New, P.M. 1.. 4 P..P.14,8.D.;
lly Mr Symo th
Symonds: new one of e Awn he examined was Bro. W. C. Caber, 472. P.P.0.5.8. • Bro. . It. Rows,
one that the man had driven, by its baring • tare back, mid P.M. L. ffit, P.P.G.S.W., and P.P.B.W. : Bro. W. H.
cowering his esamination of It with the 11" t. of Mr Lite Dean, J.W. 417 •, Bro. J. Hammond, J.W. en ,• Bro. .1.
conthe on the stage .4 the diseane. Sept Batty identified Trevor Davies, S.W. IBS : No. J. Andrew., P.M. 1,3n7,
others as the woe. The disease the sheep had was not foot P.Prov.G.D.C. V.; Bro. V. F. Benett-Stenford. W.M.
rot; he would trace it from vesicles on the coronets of the 472. The other brethren present were : -Bros. R. T.
hoofs. The disease would only be detectal lq a veterinary Talbot, E. Targett, 3.10 y. J. A. Sherren, Is. 170, IVeymouth;
surgeon; or a man who had Lad practical Valtnee of sheep Bros. T. Hunter, J. 11. Poole. J. Deer, .1. B. Desk 1.. IV.
and their ollaeases. A shepherd would ext
know it. Pike. A. J. Budden. R. NV. Wright., of 1,. 3145, Wareham ;
Should I, asked Mr Symonds?-510. Bra It. Cue, of 417, Dorchester: Bro. T. Imher, J. T.
A carter? -It would depend whether he had hail anything
to do with sheep. Green, R. H. Sawyer. J. B. Norton, T. B. Miles, NV. C.
Usher R. %Dam 3. Mills, H. Imber, J. Fancy. W.
A groom ?-No. COI J. New, A. H. Bolt, of 3.472. Shaftesbury' Bros.
By Mr Steward; An ordinary observer would have his notice
.1. A. thins. A. J. Sudden, of L 022, Wimbome ; Bro. I'.
directed to the sheep by their lameness. 0 S. Long, of 1,. 707, Bridport ; Bros. S.
S.

Porche.ter.

G. Gerrard, C. Williams. of L. 1.037. Portland Bro. P. c.
H. Colmer,_of L. 1,179, Sherhorne : Bro. C. Cake. A. 11.
Green, C. lismbro, of L. I,gratt
The lodge having been opened in ample form, bro. the
Rev. 11. Pax, Pro. G. Chaplain, delivered an address. Its
remarked in the outset that their obligations as Zuglish
Masons were not opposed to or inconsistent with their
obligations as Christiana ; and proceeded to enlarge on the
advantage of making known as widely as possible their
Masonic principles so far as that was not inconsistent with
Masonic vows. The common idea of Masonu was that it
was a stastat society, whose transactions in lodge would not
bear the light, and. it aber countries, that their meetings
were frequently beta for fungus purposes and oven plots
and conspiracies. They new how tatraue were those
notions, and that rellgiou end politics were not named in
their ineeUnge, but Le thought they would be acting
wisely by ventilating the priucipies embodied in the pub-
lished hook of Constitutions. The antieut charges were
not to be kept secret, but to be read aud studied. and he
thought if they were snore widely known they would
silence many of the objections put forward by those of
the outer world. He quoted from the constitutions as
to he a pawl man and true, and
able subject, and cheerfully to conform to the laws
follows
:ta"; o"belryoutlarre°lnoral law." "You are to be • peace.
of the country in which you reside "—a paraphrase of St.
Peter's injunction "Fear Cud and honour the King," and
of St. Paul's adtuonition " let every soul be subject to the
higher outwore . Render therefaare to all their dues,
tribute to whom tribut, is due, custom to whom custom,
fear to whom feu, ham.r to whom honour." " You
promise not to be concerned in plots or conspiracies
against Government, but particular ly to submit to the
decisions of the supreme legislature." Knowing that
those were the principles of Freemasoury, they could
hardly help regarding with warmth the denunciations
hurled against them by a foreign potentate; and when
they knew that their late Grand Master had withdrawn
from the craft in deference to the opinions of the Pope of
Rome. he thought it their duty to make known that
English Masons did not fear the light being admitted to
all their doings, that they had especially nothing to do
with plots or conspiracies, but that their two watchwords
were, in the language of their Grand Master, Loyalty and
Charity. One ad the first lessons taught them was freedom
of thought and toleration In religious matters. Masonry
embraced good and tame men aif all religions—it was not
lituttui i. Christianity, though not opposed to it; and
Parsecs, Afighlus, t ere, American Indians, had all joined
in grateful thanks to the lireot Architect of the universe
and ambscribeal to the aloctrihes'Of notaagol reality and
mutual dependence. After enlargement on this heat, ha
commended to general notice other regulatlonanf the craft
as tending to the happiness of the community at large;
quoting "You agree to avoid private piques and quarrela,
and to guard against intemperance and excess. " You
agree to be cautious in your carriage and behaviour,
courteous to your brethren." You agree to promote the
general good of society, and to cultivate thai sodal virtues.'
lie concluded by commending the brethren not only to
study for themselves this book, but to spread among the
uninitiated its lofty maxima as • means of warding off the
accusations of ignorant men.
On the motion of the Grand Master, a vote of thanks
was passed to Bro. Fix by acclamation.
The R.W.G. Mures then addressed the brethren on the
state of the province, congratulating them that the
improvement in regard to the charities reported lest year
had been continued, for a larger amount had been con-
tributed to the masonic charities in the past twelve
months than in any previoua year—(applause}—not only
that, but the suterriptione to the Boys' Institution carried
up by W. Bro. H. C. Burt, of Wimborne, amounted to
more than any other list excepting that for West
York. That fact spoke strongly for the popularity
of W. Br, W. Burt in the province and or the
liberality of the craft. W. Bro. Montagu took up a large
sum on the same occasion, anal the two lists combined
made considerably snore than even the Yorkshire conteibm
lions of which he had spoken—(applause). They must all
feel very grateful to thou two stewards, and might well
be proud of their province proving not only capable but
willing to subscribe to handsomely. It showed that the
true spirit of masonry was vivid amongst them, and
indicated the strength of their position in regard to the
charities. In illustration he mentioned the triumphant
election of a non of the late Captain Barrett, and the
failure only to secure young Green's election through the
bad faith of a person who had borrowed votes to be
returned at that election, but which were used against our
candidate. Ile referred in congratulatory terms to the
resuscitation of Wareham lodge, 396, by the exertions of
line. !Sudden and Wyndham and the brethren of
Witulsirne beige, and hoped that it would become one of
the moat flourishang in the province. The past year had
been a metuaaratie one; let, on account, of the sudden
retirement of thee late Grand Master (the Marquit of
Ripon) on leaving the Protestant religion. Englishmen
everywhere, and especially Mauna, felt it to be the right
of all to coacher within certain restrictions freedom of
thought and of action, and therefore did not presume to
question the motives or the liberty of the lath G.M. in
the course he took. The next memorable event was the
Installation of 11.R.H. the Prince of Wales as Grand
master—a grand ceremony which those present would
never forget, while the noble sentiments uttered and the
kind feelings expressed by the Grand Muter made them
proud and grateful (applause). After referring to other
kpica of purely masonic interest, he concluded by speak-
ing of the succeed; which had attended the concentration
of the voting power of the province and to advocate its
dour application. The good management of the province
had been largely due to the eminent abilities and zealous
exertions of their Bro. T. Coombs—Geed applanse)--and
he was much grieved that circumstances had arisen which
had led him to relinquish the position of P.G.S.which he
had so ably and devotedly tilled—(applausel Ile should
have an opportunity of at oiling to the subject presently,
but he could not allow it to pus without mention in his
address to the lodire—(atigroaseso.
The Acting Secretary . K. Case) then read • letter
as follows from W. re. T. Coombe resigning the
secretaryship, anal at was received with very deep regret
by the entire lodge :
Dorcheeter, 22nd August, 183.
ft,W. Sir end Dow Brother.-1 have the painful task of Giving
thAt the accompanying rein h. the teat that idyll h..e the
honour of making to you From eircurnstanem which are
entielently known to mow, If not an, whom you will address, I
eau no longer give up the time that the proper d of •
Seerelars's duty lovadvea : and, even If I felt I ookettsitur most
not do so In deference to the opinion of mao4nd Mende who
h eve cane to ald and support mein nay trou and who think
I must culla* myself was strictly to my tutorial duties,

Five furlongs.
h.aretlonsiLarelOts of 6 sova eige-174,,,e.
at
legoogoo- I "belie! to ndalaUtiseg man liZukithsarektwhiguiichietbMinaaganthirylibedhamwuabseinrllaehitteir::;i Tiled son"vs. allsaiddedr3.4 Nine subscriber,. 'ex
me • 'rester chaege. It would be too pauclul for me to amend Mr. W. G. Stevens s Paine de Cteur .. I
Pro. 0. I odp, and alienate to discharge my duties as anal. ! Mr. Cusack's Boyton .. ... ...
and it might be misemistrued by some. Brother Robert Case. I Mr. G. Jarvis'e Mies Jeffery ... ..,
..
who has now for some time masted me in the Mike, win Wend • a
and treated. what ts required I hope that although I cease to Mr. R. Dick's Brio? ... ... ...
... n
set so an officer of Pro 0. lodge, I may yet some day be , Duke of Montrose s Sparkle ... ... . '
enahial to attend it, and to renew those acquaintances land COO. Mr. R. J. Woodman's Angelina „.
arm those friendships which I have formed during the uclost Sir F. Johnstone's The Duke filly ..
that I hare hold office. —l aw' it W. Sir alai law brother, tee" A capital race—Won by • neck, and only head
fratenially, second and third. res
T. Clam"' THE VITITORS. HANDICAP of b toys, each, with
Joseph Oundry, Esq P 0.11., Dorset. added. 7 subscribers. au .„
The Pao,. (1. Karim rem sure they an joined with Mr. Womlman's &Thorne .
him in his feeling of sympathy and regret on the resigns. Sir F. Johnstone's Confeasar... ... . 2
Lion of Bro. Coombe. Through his abilities and exertions
the province had been raised to its present eminent posi.
Non, and he was sure they all greatly deplored that Tlie firebitr.yiestri.(l"aof
.thteerisecNlill:dthliWwWbilkbrweremado.o.t.l.oiLadlliyamiika.ltil.im
circumstances, over which to • great extent e believed of 10 sore. each, fift, with 50 emu. added, f L
Bro. Coombs had no control, should have rendered it or tworeer.
olds. li subscribers.
neosamsw —for • time at least—that he should sever his Mr. E. Brayly's Texans linty
eetire connection with the province-04,0mm). He had Mr. T. Cannon's Ladylike colt
' ---• as state of order and prosperity, and it would Lord Folkestone's Anchorite
kept tae., ' "noossible to fin his place. Personally Anchorite made the reclining at first- when T .
be difficult if nos .- . *a" fir.e" assistance to himself it up, and, although Ladylike raced her "an* tc'ok
gra Geamha had h.eacr aiding m all the questions that WOD by • head er smartly in she
th... with ro. 01/0111.--, -- u • mid matters ' an.,
A WS course was fairly good, and that in the ring ire,4
:A nnichi°64 coteDcluded the day's racing. The etweduce
0.
advantage of his eastaiset nhili "'n SP*. enable.' ,better than last year.
if the time should come whea *.:ii;;Otances e_,,,tonir.i ,
4irectbghyt titthh4limganapverniithnele
--
to resume the position in the lodp nif Wei se.f.js*.g".3.
01
aliallltolt.MbillidOari.e.:ll.Bind TiIIOWH:IDIA. h:orld:O.thakholotollthwiltimr:
pareir—ti'llhh!t slay cord' end beertfelt vote of thanks
heinacoweisminssureßro:toomih.woidldrillmwanha_o.d
,ve
otherpievitie
applause).
I :pprt
bfeiteeinivetnhney:rsoffiocieurofofWuzGreran*:dittin,Hemenomummtarfc.C'ti:wthted:ri:laraelaaehwism:etrigit.a:ra.:ll
regular "'"hiattoluaarder, the entire satisfaction of this
duties of his 1.,..-.^
to
this P.O. Lodge whilst sincerely
byboohistroitirioldngmednerathe annid". rdoct.fodrucomit.dastoirthip.rol:pc....o.irti
P.O. Lodge; and the* 5.., the wishes of his friends
regretting that in deference ..... . _ ~.. 2.24320 d his
and medical advisers Bro. Coom. ""
fortuce,.woonuoldtretrerd.
may
ray
and be.g.toiareyxpressin
general
fianrbrmd
abbeliusithtteofishfthaoltePe.:t.thacorrarytth.werarticuisr.
his presence at future meetings win be of great importance
—noud applause).
W. Bro. bloareoo, D.P.G.M., amended the motion,
expressing cordial sympathy with Bro. Coombs, recount-
saying that he hoped by and bye—and not • very long
dintehisnogrsaw services vile,
weemaswevyied.encedwb.ynnitad
time hence—Bro. Coombe would feel himself in • position
to return to the office he had now resigned, for he was
coevinced that no one would or could fill it so well as
Bro. Coombe bad dope--(aElause).
Attire suggestion W. . Cupsufr, supported by W.
Bro. W. Semi, it was ad to the 'Motion that the resolu-
tion be on vellum and forwarded to Bre. Wobble.
The motion was carried with acclamation.
The report of the Charity Committee was congratula-
tory in its tone. It recounted the work of the year,
recommended the strengthening of our power in regard
to the Girls Institution and the BenovoUnt Institution
for Aged Freemasons, and suggested the aiding of lodges
to purchase life governorships.
Lit). RM. wer. granted to the lodge cif Unity. No. 340.
Wareham, towards gill paid by thew for a life governor-
ship of the Girls' Dantean,
The G. Meerut announced that the next annual P.G.
Lodge would be held at Shaftesbury.
The TRLUIVILEICS report showed • balance of £73 la. Pd.,
and Bro. Cam Sykes was re-elected Treasurer.
W. Bro. MONTAGU proposed that each lodge should
nominate a Charity Steward to form the charity committee
for the year. By good organisation • larger amount of
subscriptions would be tbteined, and by the aggregation
of votes the province woulol be able to de still more for
deserving cases. Lodges would soon find the Mother best
suited for the poet. It had taken • good deal of tithe and
trpuble to get the large sums already subscribed, and
thea work would be facilitated by the course
pro
Bro. the Rev. W. IN. Iliairs seconded, and it was
carried.
On the motion of Bro. B. T. Beni:ow, secendod by bro.
L. H. Rego°. the charity committee was re-appointed for
the present year.
Ilorf•Oti proposed—" That the thanks of this
Prov. G. Is. be rendered to W,_ Brother Wm. Smith, P.N.,
L. Nov 170, Prey_ .. G J.W., and W. Bro. H, C. Burt, P.M ,
L. No. M,.' P. Pro,, G. A. D. C. for underteking end
executing the office of stewards from this Province on the
premien of the Installation of WEAL the Prince M
Wales as R.W.G.M.. on the litith AprU last, and that
for this and their other constant, ready, and good services
to the craft in general, and this Province in particular,
and as • token of appreciation thereof, the Pro. G. L do
present these brethren with the commemoration jewels
sanctioned to he worn by those who acted as stewards on
that occasion, and that a sum not exceeding £lO be
expended out of the funds of the Prov. G. Lodge for that
PurPolso"
Bro. the Rev. H. Pix seconded, and it was carried.
The G.M. affixed the jewels amid the applause of the
brethren.
The Pao'. G. &Unlit proposed—" That the thanks of this
Prov. G. Lodge are pre eniinently due and are hereby
rendered to W. Bro. H. C. Burt, P.M. L No. 1212, for his
exertions as steward from thk Province, for the RA(.
Institution for boys, which enabled him to present a list
at the festival of that charity in July last, with donations
and subscriptions amounting to .4.= 3s. an amount only
exceeded by that from West Yorkshire, the result of the
labours of 17 stewards. That the thanks of the province
are also due to W. Bro. Montagu, D. Prov. G. 11. who
attended the festival as steward from the lodge of Friends
In Council, No. 1383, London, carrying in alist of donations
and subscriptions amounting to .C. 03 lie., in the whole,
whereof the sum of £lll4 fra. was from Dorset contribu-
tors, and the thanks of the Province are rendered to him
acconlingly.'
W. Bro. IL Gout, S.W., seconded.
W. Bro. F. Biscuits, secretary of the Boys' Institution,
personally, and on the part of the trustees, members, and
committee of that charity, expressed heartfelt thanks
for the large amount of support those brethren had
obtained font.
The motion wu cordially adopted.
W. Bro. MONTAGU, respondintztated that in 1864, in the
province of Dorset, they only 22 votes for the Okla'
Institution, and ten of them belonged to Bro. 11. C. N'ernon,
of Hilton Park, Wolverhampton, formerly • member
of "All Souls Priory, K.T. '', Weymouth, who was
not a member of this province, and now they had 286
votes—(applauee). For the Boys' Institution, in 18W
Dorset had tit votes, this year Ilo4—(applause). In 1873
they had forth, Benevolent Institution 181 votes, and now
there were 224. Good progress had been made, and be
hoped they should go on till they were able to carry at
each election an old man, • woman, • girl, and • boy
(applause).
W. Bro. H. C. BURT also replied, andexpressed thanks for
the support he recerved.
The Ploy. O. MAST= appointed and invested his
officers for the ensuing year as follows, a dispensation
hiving been granted by Grand Lodge for the appoint-
ment of Bro. V. Pau BeeetbStanford, as he resides out of
the province.
Prov. G. Senior Warden, Bro. V ere bane Lomat-
Stanford, W.M. L 47 Shaftesbury.
Pro,. G. Junior Warden, . Bro. H. C. Burt, L. tC22Wiiii-.
born&
Prov. G. Chaplain, Bro. liev. W. J. E. RercY. P. Pro
G. Ch., L 472, Shaftesbury.
Prov. G. Registrar, Bro. J. T. Davies, L. 1108, Sherborne.
Pro,. G. Secretary, Bro. R. Case, L 417, Dorchmter.
Pro. G. Senior Deacon, W. Bro. J. Soppitt, I'. Frey. G.S.
W. P.M. L 472, Shaftesbury.
Prov . 4. Junior Deacon, W. Bro. C. Yeanley, PILL.
les; Werehanf.
Prov. G. s. Works; Bro. T. 14 Mika,Shaftesbury.
Prov. G.D.C., W. Bro. William Smith, r.u. L. 170, and
P. Prot. G.J.W., Weymouth.
l'rov. CLA.D.C., Bro. It. G. Gillman, L. 366, Corfe Castle,
Prov. O.& 8., Bro. J. Tucker (ken, L. 472, Shaftesbury.
Prey. G. Organist, W. Bro. Whitehead Smith, P.M. L
012, and I'. Pro,. G.D.C., %Indere/.
Prov. G. Pursuivant, Bro. T. Rueter, L 386, Wareham.
Prov. 0. Stewards, Bros. R. limiter and J. Boer, sour.,
L. 386, Wareham; Bros. W. C. L'sher, J. Tanewell, T.
Dottier, and J. Foot, L. 472, Shaftesbury.
Prey. G. Tykr, Bro. John Lovelace, Tyler L 117.
Thanks were voted to the Lodge of "Unity." No. 386.
Wareham, for the excellent arrangements made for the
reception of provincial lodge ; and ako thanks and welcome
to visitors from other provinces, to which Dr. Woodford&
of 3otnerset, responded.
'The lodge Was thep closed.
The annual hentgoet took place in the Corn Exchange,
and the stewards, with W. Bro. Tousles, the caterer, are to
be congratulated on the admirable arrangements Made for
the comfort of the party. The room was very tastefully
decorated with masonic emblems and mottoes and fern
leaves. A cold collation was provided, and the waiting,
which is generally atrocious at these dinner., was all that
could be desired. A waiter was provided for each eight
persons, and to prevent iiii,take each chair was numbered
and the staff of waiters wore badgeu in.licatiug the
numbers they had to serve Thus arranged the dinner
panwil off without a hitch and with comfort to all. We
mention this at length because peel waiting at a large
dinner is very exceptional, deserves recognition when
experienced, and so • hint "how to do it" to all whom it
im-y concern. After dinner, which was bountiful and
exhalent, at-..t dessert was placed on the tables, a eon.
tribution front 'the Pro. is. D. 'pie usual loyal, craft, and
complimentary' towite were C. i Veil &MI 1,410:14,,,, t.. end
brought to a close a very successful gathering. •
The Wareham brethren are to be complimented on the
excellence of their arrangements for the lodge and the
subsequent banquet. The Town-hail and Corn Exchange
were much admired ;arid we wish the good old town every
prosperity. '

WEYMOUTH LICENSING MEETING.
iaop4r —Before the Mayor (Mr. G. D. We'steed), Lit
Drew, 4zufiti. T.lbbitc
Mr. F. hieebe cense to perform In the Theatre
Confirnied, Mr. A en stating that the theatre was :Z
Conducted.
The Mayor said he was very pleased that there wu
objection to Mr. Neches performances; but that tke
theatre was conducted in a very creditable manner.
Of the former licensed innkeepers, the whole of wheel
beenees were rimmed, William White, Cherie.
White, Charles Talbot, Benjamin Ireland. Bra Deber
Mary Bramble, and Gillingham, were all cautioned.

KEW A7TLIFitTIONIt:

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Mr. William Lumley applied for a licence to sell on the
premises, St. Mary.street.
Mr. Howard supported the application, as for a runt cc.
tioner's license.
Mr. Barrett said the notice given was for a full licence
to sell on the premises.
Mr. Howard said the license wanted was a confectioner's
license.
Mr. W. B. Barrett said the application was for • license
to sell intoxicating liquors, which included spirits. Notice
had not been given according to the Act, a notice for
one thing had been given, and Mr. Howard applied for
another.
Mr. Howard said the object of the notice was to giro
publicity, and in it the word " spirits ' had been struck
out. The addition of the words "and other intoxicating
liquors" was mere surpla
Mr. Barr,tt id the ".pints" would haYe lea.
mere Serplasag itas uded in " and other 'biota'
ling liquors." .'
Dr. Drew said they could not give more than pub
applicant asked for ; but the Bench were allowed to gist
lees.
Mr. Barrett said the proper notice had not been given.
This was • proper notice for an application to sell spirits.
Mr. Howard said he only saked plainly for • refreshment
licence, and nothing more. The words " intoxicating
liquors" were surplusage inserted by the clerk.
The Bench were inclined to give a liberal interpretation
to the notice, and granted a licence for the sale of Wine,
beer, and porter, only.
Mr.'lloware made itj application qn behalf of the New
Bridge inn, kept by hits. Roper, for a spirit !Laconia.
invested
money had been long kept as a beerhouse, and the owner
the house owned all the property round, having inves
money believing that he could make the whole neighbour,
hood • valuable one for the convenience of visitors, being
sheltered when the east winds blew in other part, 0/
Weymouth. It was a most respectable house, and fitted
for an hotel in vier; way. Many visitors came there
,
from Birminghani and tither distant Issas, and 111 • t
Saturday there were E 7 lodgeri there, and' 15 now.
keeper and his wife were both highly respebtable, and
was near the new Backwater bridge, on the high road
Ehickerel, the Marquis of Granby, and other parte, lid
urged that every beerhousokeeper aught to be compelled
to take Wit • spirit 11c,encis the wdy are being as to Ilio
size of the house.
Henry John Roper laid there were seven bedrooms in
the house and • very hoe room upstairs, used es a club-
room. There were bar, smoking roont, Pentair, and
kitchen. He bad kept the house for three years. and the
Baltic Previously, and there was never any complaint.
His lodgers generally came by the late trains at night.
Mr. Barrett objected, and said the Bench would reqwre a
very strong case to be made out before they altered their
almost invariable rule of not increasing the number of
licensed houses in the borough. There are about 70
lonised houses already in the town, and six in the ins.
mediate neighbourhood of this house. There were the
Prince Albert, the Foresters' Anus, the Baltic Inn, the
Railway Tavern, the Albion, and the Edinburgh Arm.
opposite the Masonic Hall ; therefore the only teat lailea
—the necessity to accommodate the public. As to the
number of lodgers, where was there • licensed house in
the town now but was full of lodgers in anticipation of
our races? i
The Beach heard the next application before decidiuL.
Mr. Howard applied for the Eitilway Tavern, Thomas
Bugler, on the Llickerell road, dose to the Raileay Arch.
He said the notion of Mr. Barrett, that, because the Bench
had not increased the licenses before, they should not its
so now, was • fossilised notion, and a sophistry that the
Bench would not listen to now-adays. His friend Mr.
Barrett would have to make ducks swans, in order to be
able to say anything.
Mr. Curtis spoke to the accommodation of the house.
The Bench granted the licence to the New Bridge Inn,
and refused that no the Railway Tavern.

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IMPORTANT RAILWAY AMALGAMATION,
A correspondent of the Bristol Mirror writes -"f: am
enabled to state, on undoubtf ul authority, that the PO odd
mile, of line belonging to the Somerset and Dorset Rail-
way Company, awl which runs from Burnham, in
Somerset, to Poole and Bournemouth, and from Evercreech
to Bath, have by lease arrangement been secured by the
Midland and London and South Western Companies. The
stock will be taken at valuation. The arrangement wifl
route into force on the let of November, and the line w:li
thenceforth be wcrkod 14 the joint companies. 'fb
arrangement will be very antagonistic to Bristol w
Exeter line. The liabilities of the Somerset and Dori*
Railway will remain in the hands of the company."

A gentleman who might be, without much exaggeration,
said to be first cousin to Itacchus, writes tn • poetic
moment :

" Leaves have their time to fall, and so hire 1
To lade awl wither 'neath the autumn sky ;*
The only difference 'twist the leaves and me,
1 fall more harder and mini frequently."
For taking his ship out to sea when it had been ordered
by the Board of Trade to stop in the port of Newcastle.
and for carrying the Customs officer who had bosrded her
with him, Captain HJliott ham been tined .C4O and cotta.

FORTHOOkING lIALEI3 BY 16.170T10Nf.
WCIINF-SDAT, SErTEIIBER 1.
Dorchester martet—Sale by Mr. T. S. Morgan.
Mieterton Repository §ak, Creekerue, by Messrs.
Mynteuds and Eaton.
Antostko4l, hEeißlkt.ii 11.
Dorchester market—Satoby Mr. T. S. Muri,au.
Fur:a.m. Wiwi, linen, boului, and effect. at, %intuit.,
by Mr. IL Richards.

Tilt RSDAY. SEIIKMIII-.11
Hord of Ilernfonl Dairy eons and Heifers, Cart Dorsey
Dairy Utensils, ec.. at, Gray's Facto, Stalbridge, by Mr.
Symonds.

Flimsy, St:nun/Lk 10.
Hampshire Down heeding Flock, Cart Horses, and
ether Live Stock, and the Farm implements at Wyly.,
Wilts, by blessra_Waters, Son, and Hawleuce.

MONDAY, .Serisissica 20.
Hooch°ld Goods and Furniture, Greenhouse Plants,
Poultry, Horses and Carriages, Itc., at Wrackleford House,
Dorchester, by
_Mr. T. Einar,.

WEDNESDAY, SEVIESIDER 22.
477 Down Ewes and Lamle and Horn Heifers, Imple-
ments, ex., bodmanstone. by Mr. C. Sysuowls
Choice Herd of Dairy Cows and Heated. #alnable teeing
of young Cart Horses, and superior Farm Implements,
at Barton Farm, Bishopstoke by Messrs. Waters, Bon
and Itawlouce. _

THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 23.
Flock of horn Sheep and Lambe, Cart Horses, Imple-
ments, ttc.. at Chartnon Farm. Stoke Abbot, by Mears.
Symonds and Eaton
SEPTEMBER 21
. . . .

Flock of Rom Sheep mid Lambs. !lard of Devon Beasts,
Cart Horses, Implement., Ste., at liingsket Park Farm,
Dorchester. by Mr. G. Symonds.

MONDAY, HIPTEXDCR V.
SOO Choire Horn Ewtm and Chaser Hop, Cart horses,
Implement+, tc., at Shuts 's Farm, Symondsbury, by
Messrs. Syntoqds and Eaton,.

WEYMOUTH AND DORSET COUR Ty HACKS.
Steward,; Sir F. J. W. Johnstone, Dart, M.P., Mr. H.
',Awards% Kr. IL G. Start, Id.P., Sir Chetwynd;
Bart, &no Mr. G. J. Uadclylfe, junr. Messrs Weatherby,
handles pers. Mr. J. &tauten, secretary. Messrs. Pratt
and , clerks of *is course and stake holders.
The weather was eausdingly auspicious for the Races
of 1875, for the rain of Saturday on.y serval to get the
ground into good order, when followed by the dry weather
of Sunday, and the bright stunshine of Monday brought •
large number of visitors. The patrons of the turf, especially
li. W. jamstene, were liberal in their support of the
meeting by sending many good horses to run, among them
being Town Crier, who ran for the Two Thousand. Ori
Suuday an accident happened on the course, which would
probably.keep one of the horses from running. Ile horn,',
bay we, trying the ground when it received an injury to
its back, said to be • "crick," whatever that may be in
horsey parlance. On Monday there was very early in the
morning • little fall, which only slightly wetted the
grounsl and the pavements were dry long before breakfast
time. The sky by this time was three parts clear of clouds,
and there was • light air moving thatserved to temper the
great heat otherwise to be expected. The cards were, as
usual, well printed by Mr. H. Wheeler, and the usual
characters were on the alert first to get them early, and
then to dispose of them to any one at all likely to i.e
interested in the horuss, with the "names, weights, and
colours of the riders. With their usual willingness to
provide plenty of work for the day the borough
magistrates had appointed that morning for their licen-
sing meeting, and thus some gentlemen of the law were
kept on the tenter hooks of anxiety as to whether they
would be able to reap the usual harvest of fats from
Brewster Sessions, get over lunch comfortably, and adjourn
in good time for our Isthmian Games. Doubtless be
Bench themselves felt attractive influence, and were fin
-
willing to "delay harmony; so let the publicans have
the full benefit of their excellent reputation, and the
tlrst-rate order in which it is well known all the homes
of Weymouth are kept, and so let them take their licenses
without much delay. 'll.r. Howard alluded to this at the
Court; but the Mayor with • promptitude that might
have delighted Sir Wilfrid Lawson, on behalf of the
Borough Magistrates desired to say that, they had no
special desire to hasten off to the Races . Outside the
Court, the town was getting very lively; by the forenoon
trains arrival thousands of people, one train especially
having about two dozen carriages. Two o'clock we. the
hour fixed for the beginning of the rues, and at that time
there waa • nuinuap company menial
Tit I ILFORD TAPONEARE OLD STARES of 5 soya each, Yft.,
with 311 soya. added. Allowances. Ilalf-aduile straight,
13 subscribers.
Mr. 11. Wilhite:es Utilis
Mr. C. W. Lea's Cornucopia I
Mr. IL Ilrayley's Luesillas ... 3
Mr. .1. Day's Eantwell ............0
Sir F. Johnstone's T
Duke of Montrose's Mecptashie .
Won. by • head. Three lengths between second and
third.
THE MELCOMBE HANDICAP of 5 NOVA. each, 21t. to the
fund, with 50 sou. added (25 soya by each of the members
for the borough). About three isuarterd df • mile. 10
subscribers.
Sir F. Johnston.', Town Crier . ~ 1
Mr. C. W. Lai.. Cartel..
Mr. K Brayley s Tavistock Lass 3
Mr. 11. Wolfe • Deserter ...
0
Won by two lengths anyhow. An indifferent thint.

WILDNII4DA Y. bErTEMIIEIt 21
YaluaLL Ilampalair” Down Breeding Flock, Cart
Horst*, other Laws Stuck, anti Farm I anpleasenta, at Gra4
Allinctun Farm, Figholdcan, by Mtliara. WOWS. Sun. and
Rawlcacc. L

THUILIDAT, SEPTEXUSII 'AK
I.4ve and Dead Fanning Stock, ac., at Male Farm. neer
Ilt%amors,tiroMessrs. Water., *on and Maw'once.
Herd of Dairy Gows and Dairy Utensils,
Wraddefurnear Dorchester, by Mr. T. gnser.
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BIRTHS,
August 4, it Suttee Pauli. the wife of Ur Jobe glilut4, ol a

uguat la at the Futuitain Motel, Weymouth, the wile 01 Ut
a. li.rdY, oi a sow
August U. at Litchett Minster, the wile of Mr E. Inscombe,
of • daughter.
August 10, at Tarrant Kerneston, the who of Mr W. Share,
of • daughter, born.
•

A ugt7.l. 20,-at Biandford, tbo o Ile of Mr. bcobttt, of a
"Yrider•

ugue 21, at Springbourne, Bournemouth, the wife of Mr
Peach, of a daughter.
August 23, at Witchampron, the Who of Mr 11. P. Varlo7, of
&daughter.
August 24. at Albert Catnip*, Commerdal.road, Dower'
mouth, the ride of Mr J. Philu,.of • sun.
atirete. 24,,,, rat Sherburne, the elle of the Her. A. C. Clap*,
August 25, at Ashley House, Whimemouth, the *ife of Mr.
Edwin Worth, of • son.
August 27, at the Square, Bouruentuuth, the elle of Mr Juke
N. Frye, of. son.