The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
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Porget ennufg roa DOUBT COUBTT Moneou.—The ant& meeting
to have been held at the Museum on ursday
. p..A.§W• afternoon last, hut as will be seen below it ,
DOECIIKSTER, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1. was deemed advisable to postpone the meeting.
There were present Mr Prove (in the chair) Mr.
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C. Vireston, Colonel. Oldfi beld, and Mr. R.. •
ulin"n Bingham wee unable to be present on account '
DORONESTER. of the snow, and he had requested the chairman to read
the following report
RIDLIT-HALL New Theological College at Cambridge
the in the hope that they
" The Council of the Museum and L' bray have deemed
wne opened on Friday afternoon. The principal Is
Rev. Handley C. G. lidonle, M.A., Fellow of Trinity The Council
to delay the holding of their annual meeting
might be able to announce the cow-
College. of negotiations for the pr posed building in the
THI THIS'? BY A ROY AT MAIDge Migh-street. The recent severe weather has interrupted
boy, Arthur House, who w NrorrON.—The the nr•angemente to that .md, elven were apparently
stealing a knife at the Maiden
nrecently charged with cooing a satisfactory close : hut ihoy trust thot they
Newton School MIR may,be.. steadily renewed and that this long-expected and
brought up on Saturday before H. M. Middl to 'Feel ma" w's raid. work nay .be 'lee" uplithed at last. During
(in the chair), and Alfred Bank's, Esq aid en
Pred
this delay the ataireor the Old museum have been
be sent to the Formidable crafting hr Ir. w ' naturally very moth in abeyance, there being no sufficient
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two years and selialf. I loom for the proper display of sari srticlee which are
DoecneirreaßKLlll/ FOWD.—The following still waiting to be opened in the ciess wherein they have
tions have been received in addi • g sub/scrip- been received. Amongst the gift, of the past year in this
addition to those an. condition is a colleen n forwarded by the kindness of Sir
'loitered in another page : Mins hiiddleton El ; Bruce Beton from the geelogicel and mineralogical sped.
Mrs. A. Groves, Li; Mr. J. ; B. wens of the late respected Dr. F. Parry Hodges, vicar of
Beecombe, ss. ; Miss Campbell, bs. ; smaller sums Lyrae Regis. It will be nei-oisary this day to fill up the
El 164.-- Potal E 8 84. These sums besides other, vasalli'v in the council caused by the I malted loss of the
&needy announced, were collected ißev. Henry Moulds, who has been one of its members from
Saints pariah. n a portion of S'i the beginning, and maintained t the Ise an ietelligent
and kindly tensest in its proceeding Few, indeed, of
Deseanon.—At the County Petty Sessions on the citissin of Dorchester and its neighbourhood so largely
Satur lay, before H. M. Middleton, Esq. and A. runtributed as be did to the mistime mime of every °b led
Birdies, Esq., David Boyd was brought up c wh'ele concerned the temp" or
leir.tual well-being of
with desertion from the 43rd Brigaie Dep6tJ Private our generation. and his loss is p-op irti m doly felt."
Dwyer, private in the 85th Regiment, attached to the Mr. M. C. Weston suggested that it would be a
43rd Brigade Depdt at Chichester, said he knew the fitting compliment to the Rev. T. W. Knipe to
defendant by the name of David Boyd. He joined the appoint him in the room of the Itte Mr. Moule, and
part of IT wall accordingly elected. A vote of thanks to the
Brigade Down at Chichester in the early
December, and after being there about four days, and "'airman' concluded the meeting.
before he got his uniform, he deeerted.—The prisoner,
who admitted he was a dwierter from the Brigade
Depot, was ordered to be detained in gaol till removed
by the military authorities.
VOLUNTgIta PARADIL—The C Company paraded for
Divine service on Sunday last. Mustertag at the
Drill Hall, to the number of about 50, and headed by
the band, under the leadership of Bandmaster Stevens,
they marched to the Holy Trinity Church. Appro-
priate hymns were sung, and an excellent sermon was
preached by the Rector (itev. El. Everett) from Psalm
cxxii., v. 8. At the conclusion of the service the corn-
pauy. headed by the bancl, marched to the South
Walks, where they were dismissed. The following
were the officers and non-commissioned officers on
parade :—Captain J. F. Hodges, Lieutenant Andrews
aartermaster-Sergt. Ramsey, Staff-Sergt. Osmond,
Pioneer-sergeant Taylor, and Sergeants Harris, Mut-
ford, and Baker.
EXTBSIBIVII TRIMS BY • SOLDISIL—Thomas Hayes,
a private of the 39th Brigade, was charged on remand
with stealing a jacket, a pair of trousers, a waistcoat,
a watch and chair, • poccomb, and a knife, value
E 4, the property of Private William Belbin, also of
the 39th Brig•de.—Francis Power, assistant, in the
ens Ooy of Mr. Sag) cant, pawnbroker, of Weymouth, said
on Friday the prisoner came to the shop sod offered
the watch in pawn. He gave him 10e. on credit.—
P.C. Bartlett proved finding the defendant at the
Nelson Inn. He charged him with being a deserter.
He denied the charge, saying he was • labourer of
Wool. When taking him to the police-station he
threw away two pawntickets (produced), one of which
Meted to a watch. He was wearing the waistcoat
and the jacket he now had on. In his pocket he found
the watch-chain, the comb, and the knife. On charg-
ing him with stealing the articles from Belbitt, he
made no reply.—ElLayes was then charged with stealing
a coat, the property of Private George Ball, of the
39th Brigade.—Private Ball arid he missed the coat
when he got up on Friday morning last. He had
beard someone about the room, and also heard someone
leave at first bugle, before daylight. He did not see
his coat again till it was uced this morning. It
was valued at 15s.—Fran Power said the defendant
was wearing the coat when he called aboat the
watch. He wished to pledge the coat. He asked
him lilt was his own property, and he replied "of
course." He wanted be. on it. After looking at
it witness offered him 4s. 61., but he declined
to take it, but ultimately witness advanced him
ss. P.O. Bartlett made enquiries concerning the
coat, and on Saturday he handed it overt° hint —P.C.
Bartlett stated that be found prisoner at the Nelson
Inn, Weymouth, on the 28th. He charged him with
being a deserter from the 39th Brigade. He was dressed
in plain clothed'. He took prisoner into custody, when
he gave the name of Thomas Welsh, and denied that
his name was Thomas Hayes. He took prisoner to
the police-station. On the way he threw away two
tickets. He picked them up. One was for a coat and
another for a watch. He went into Mr. Serjeant's on
the following morning, shewed the ticket, and he
ehewed him the coat produced. He brought prisoner
to Dorchester Prison.— —Prisoner was then charged
with stealing • pair of boots, the property of Private
John Cooke. —Private Cooke, 39th Brigade, state,l
that he occupied the same room as prisoner. Last
Thursday evening he went to bed about 10 o'clock,
leaving his boots in his bedroom. He got up abut
seven o'clock on Friday morning, when he missed the
boots; Hayes was also gone. The boots produced
were nis. Tho value of the boots was 121.—P.C.
Bartlett stated that when he found prisoner at the
Nelson Inn he was wearing the boots. Prisoner had
only jest been released from gaol for a military offence,
when he was sentenced to twelve months' imprison-
sent. —Prisoner was committed for trial at the nett
Quarter Sessions. •
TRILLS TO Tile POOR. —The committee of the Chrieti
and Temperance Mission, being determined to help ins
poor men out of work, who have been accustomed to
attend the meetings in the Temperance Hall, and also
the children and friends who have also attended the
meetings held in the Mission - room, in Mill - street,
invited them to a good cup of coffee, cake, and bread
,and butter, on Friday evening last, after which a most
interesting meeting was held. Several short, earnest
addresses were given by the following friends "—The
Chairman (Rev. R. R. Albin Baptist Minister),
Messrs. Davis, Darden, Wolff, 'Miller, Greening, and
Clarke (town misaionary).—The Chairman, in an
interesting speech, alluded to the drinking customs of
oar countrymen. Mr. Davis, who was warmly
received, said this reminded him of a meeting he saw
in Leaden, when a provision was mode for soul as well
as body. A number of workers were out in the
streets and highways to invite people in, and be (Mr.
Davis) was one that was brought to the hall. It wet
a movement which was carried on by the Young liens
Christian Association, and he said he had been in
Dorchester many years, but this was the first meeting of
this sort he had seen in the town, and he hoped it
woold not be the last. (Cheers.)—Mr. Burden and
Mr. Wolff then addressed the meeting on Gospel and
temperance, their remarks being well received.—Mr.
Miller gave a very lively address, which created much
laughter and interest amongst the children.— Mr,
Greening then pointed omit the objects and advantages
of the hell, and, referring to the meeting, said it was
religion which had done this meaning that the
principles of the Gospel had actuated the hands of the
committee to deeds of charity, in this respect, in time
of ased.—Kr. Clarke, who has worked very hard in
the Mission-room, in Mill-street, WINS received with
much enthusiasm. He said though it was getting late,
there were many other meetings in the tows, which
would not break up till 11 o'clock. (Laughter.) The
Salvation Army very often began their meetings at 10
p.m., and did not conclude until four lathe morning—
(cheers)-40 that they must not think it bard if they
stopped till half-past nine. If this is the number
which can be got out of Mill-street, why not get such
a member out of other streets? (Hear, hear.) It could
be done if people would but work, and he looked upon
the 'pang men present, who had lately decided for
Christ, to be, in the future, his most earnest co-workers.
(Cheers.) Referring to Mr. Allan, he (Mr. Clarke)
said he was glad to say we had • minister come in the
town who would not stand aloof from them, but was
reedy to preach or lecture or do any good he could.
(Cheers.)--After • brief reply from the Chairman, the
merstang was concluded with singing and prayer, Mr.
Merry veer ably at the harmonium.—We
may add that Ceitgove work was perfectly
uniectarian, the meeting having been addressed by men
d 0 all denominations and the committee
Zneglad to receive say contributions, which kind
friends will forward, to enable them to invite the poor
to a similar treat on Friday evenings.—Much credit
Is due to Ms. Davis for giving the cake.
ABISAYILT AT THI GBIAT WISTWi RAILWAY
Paarron.—At the Borough Polioe-court, on Monday
before the Mayor (W. Burden, Esq.), and MLR. Davis
Thomas Ia a
pensioner of Weymouth, was
summoned for aseau de
Alfred Noble, a signalman,
rteiZt
d William Thomas, • porter on the Great
eWestern Railway. —Alfred Noleis said on the first of the
month, about two o'clock is the afternoon, he was on
theown
d platform, and heard the defendant making a
row with some woman about some money. He told
them to leave the company's premises. lie refused to
do so, and taking a sovereign from his pocket he
turned round to the woman, and said " I owe you any.
tbhag take it out of that ; ' but he put the movers/go
beak in his pocket again. Witness advised him to pay
the women if he owed her anything, and leave the
stat ion. Defendant, however, came and said "I'll
pay you "and pushed him twice. He struck at him, but
Ine-devoided the -blow. He then caught hold of him round
the neck, and threw him down on his back. His ankle
se Drained by the fall. Porter Thomas came to his
:re-4h sprained
and pulled him away. As soon as the
defendant got on his legs he struck Thomas in the face.
ale then struck at witness and threw him on his back
an Both of them fell together, and the defendant
MI • and struck Thomas • second time in the
irewePTteri:l. 'mu said "I shall summons you for this,"
end the defendant took a sovereign out of his pocket
and said " Here's a sovereign to pay for it." Witness
was home for • fortnight on account of the injury to
his ankle. Defendant was not sober at the time of the
assault. —William Thomas said be WWI a porter at the
Overt Western Railway-station. On the let of Janu-
ary he was on duty at the parcel odic* about two
o'clock. Ile heard a noise outside. lie went out and
maw Noble and several others. The defendant was
..ringysig with a woman about some rent, and he told
Ws
to leave the company's premises. He did not go.
During the row that ensued Noble was thrown down,
sad witness pulled the defendant oil; he got up
and struck him. Defendant knocked Noble
down again. Witness did not go near him
then, but he got up and struck him the second time.
He still further corroborated Noble's evidence.—
Blietbeth Ann Barrett, living at Ayling-terrace, on
the Great Western-road, said the defendant had been
lodging with her. He left about a fortnight before
gibe let of January. On the day in question the del en-
east passed by her door. He was going towards the
gentian. She went out to him and overtook him just
lad& the station-gates. He ;Awned round, and asked
what be owed her. She told him a fortnight's rent,
and asked him to pay it "like • man." He took a
handful of mosey from his pocket, and, having counted
out some, held it out to her, but put it back again. He
went on towarclathe station, and he wrangled with her
about the money. Noble and Thomas ordered him off
the promisee. A scufle ensued, and she saw the defen-
dant strike Thomas. She Aid not ties more than one
blow pass, as she could not gay to see the men
qsarreliiag.—John Tucker, ia the employ of the corn-
"Y. gave corroborative evidence as to the assault.—
the defence, Lee said Noble struck the first blow.
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