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The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-05

CHARGE OF STABBING.

Lieutenant Henry Price, of the Royal Marines, was
charged before the Gravesend magistrates this (Monday)
morning with stabbing a cabman, and was remanded.

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TRIPLE EXECUTION.
Michael Moron and Johudilse Care, forth. murder of
Richard Morgan. and Willian Worthington for the
murder of his wife by kicking, were executed at Kirkdale
Gaol, Liverpool. this (Monday) morning

EXECUTION AT N EWG ATE.
Jame. Cranwell was executed st Newpte this (Monday)
morning, for the murder of a married woman named
Bellamy, by striking her with • hammer and cutting her
throat. Prisoner died apparently without • struggle.

SHIPPING DISAS MRS.
A Lloyd's telegram from Gibraltar states that the British
steamer Fitzjaines is whore, and that Her Majesty's
steamer Adra ha r me to assist.
The Yens, a l;ruek brig, &ore ashore at Ballymaraw
this (Monday) morning. The mate was killed against the
rock... The remainder of the crew were saved by the
rocket oplaratue.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-05

LATEST NEWS.

REVIEW OF THE CORN TRADE.
Th ere has been much quietnow in the grain trade. An
upw aid movement in the value of wheat has been
that hal, and the permanent establiahment of any Minor'
tent advance continues very improbable.
fin pplies routing forward are somewhat limited, but this
tact fails to influence values, as it is knOWII there are large
Mod $ of home-grown produce in find hands.
The quantity of wheat now on omelette from all pliant is
estimated at one million five hundred nd ei6ty-five
thoustmd quarters; the whole of the wheat supply may be
retained here because the goneral abundance of the yield
on the Continent has obviated competition with us. In
the American markets the visible supply of the United
States on the Ilith of December was about twelve million
two hundred thousand buahols.
Matting barley was finn, and grinding quite as dear.
Oats, notwithstanding little foreign imports, were 3d.
dearer on the week.
Maize also withureat demand was hardening, but no
advance wee noti
Beans were firm to take, hut the actual buainees con-
cluded was limited.
l'ess were. uiet but steady.
Flour was firm and unaltered.

MARK-LANE. —THIA DAY.
Wheat closed quietly but finuly • scarcely anything
done. making barley iteady; grinainiutite as dear.
Osta threepence hi4her on the week. and Peaa
quiet Flour steady. but net active.

_METROPOLITAN CATTLE.7-Tins DAY.

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Beata, 2,060. The delimml is alow for all goalie&
Inferior, St id. to 5.2 L; prime, sa. 61 to St Id. Sheep,
15,tant Trade le very glow, Inferior. Id. to ss. Id.;
prime, fo. to 6a. 41. Business in calves and pigs Is
limited, at lago rates.

MONEY MARKET.—Tuis DAY.
Discount demand 'moderato. Three utontlth' bills
c.barged sto I. e.nsols 11th higher.

THE SOUTH WALES STRIKE.
(M=num of the melt are resuming work this
y)bers
morning.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-05

WEST LIILWORTE.

I %tryst. —A n iniue4 wo. held in Saturday, hy Mr.
Loth. deputy-coroner, on the hodr of MArlf Jan'
an infant Mon in 1:Ith le-oetaatier. ash refined the breast,
&mime long died. Tho evidence of EMILIA Wileon, midwife.
and the great-grandmother of the infant, showed its
mother had done all that could he done for It, and the
jury, of whona Mr. J. 11. Mead waa foreman, saves verdict
of death from natural UMW*.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-05

POOLE.

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DEMING CHRISTMAS not a case of drunkenness has been
brought before the magistrates.
MAJONIc.—W.M. Pro logs luel been unanimously re-
elected W.M. for the owning year.
See* tirokm.--There Wij, a heavy fall of snow on
Wednesday, which greatly interfered with the usual tragic
of the streets. The trains in the evening were also
considerably delayed.
QC ARNIM HEMMER —Th., peesions for the town and
county snit borough of Poole, have been fixed to be held
on Monday next, the Ilth inst. There are 'lrv° prisoners
for trial. including one of brutally kicking a wife.
THE VOLUNTEICIUL —On Amadei.. 01 members of the Ith
D.R.V. attended Divine service at St. James's church;
accompanied by the drum end hie band. The sermon Wai
preached by the Rev. James Honser, the recently appoin-
ted curate, who "read hlmsel in " on the occasion.
Musirickers.—Sir Ivor Guest, Bart. has entrusted the
handsome sum of CM to the ministers of the various
religious denominations within the borough of Poole for
distribution amongst the most necessitous and deserving
poor of their different communities.
SUDDEN DZATIL—Un Monday afternoon, a man named
John M.:WM.4R employed at the Poole foundry was
taken ill. He WWI conveyed to his house in Levett's-lane,
and Dr. Philpota was sent for. lie, however, never rallied,
and died shortly after. The coroner did not consider an
iieluest necessary.
St DDK' I)CATL—Y.'n have to record another caso of
'Gulden death—the third in three week.. On Saturday
night, Miss Atwell, proprietress of the well-known toy
shop in High -street, was taken suddenly ill and died in
the most sudden manner. Deoseeeg WM highly respectest
andl the announcement of her death was received with
gcoeral reirret

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- Mr. TNODIAS Witiesitut, the weldknourn k•rocvr and
fertoy, street, died un Thursday Led, at
tin. ripe it.re .4 al. Mown yenr. ago deeese.al hell a meat
at the Town lonrd. hut h. Latterly retired (ruin active
pul.lir bin. He was until rutently a teacher at the Bethel
Sumlay Reboot Mr. Whither tean the await tredeen.is
in itodsi

Toe WVATIIMII-- The contitowniu of the frost since
'liriNttotte has provided P.Mc.ot..yowfme for the
lover of skating. Hatch Pon I, tte-tr Waterloo FoundrY,
has been a favourite neon, and the ewe. on the ie. hew,
lawn a source of attraction to thoes who portieipotini in
, them as well as the out...kers who are not over-fond of
YeataraOli Oa the di9ParY Witte°. Se far, there bas not
been any accidents; nevertheleas the polka, under Supt.
Hunt, have provided every Meae. for remeeinx
aiatance
in ease of emergency.
Ftenetturs oc Ithettesee ISLAXD.—Mr. cogeadwy
Ilentinek, KR. hae contrilwted largely to the pleasure of
all in this locality Junin; the present eestoa, by a series
of entertainments affording enjoyment for akelameee A
shooting party WM ihtite•l lay Mr. ravendbib Dentin It,
ontewung of Mr. I. W. P Bentinck, five
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-05

SWANAOIL

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Mr. JOHN Morris. lirkr, shied lon of Mr. Burt. of
Purhech Muss, becomes a pother in the firm of John
Mowlent and Co., Mllhank, Westminster, on they lst of
.Isupsiry. . . . .

A sieurtalit FALL—On Satunlay evening, about eight
o'clock, nearly one half of the roof at Mr. J. Clarke's,
in One of the prinoipal parte of the street, cons
siding of a 111000 of stone tains% fell If with a single crw.h
in the stre,t, the timber and pegs having 'Assume slersyed.
Fortunately no one was at the time.
Intconsvioses or THE Pt 141.411 1:11CR011. —Over the "ore-
munion talde is 'The Lori reigneth :" at the west eiol
stands nut boldly Alleluia," "Ilehold I lain( you glad
tiillistv." Imo and "Unto us i 4 Lori • Saviour, kr The
Pillars, zas stan.larlA pulpit, ens other parts are adorned
with Wreaths, holly, and evergreen.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-05

LIFE-BOAT SERVICIN.

In summary uf the annual report of fhe National
Life boat lustitutio'' it la ‘l&t.-"I that the h"fa of the
institution have boon ii'atrameutal NaYinit 513 Urea dur-
ing the peat year ioemzsing the total number rescued
throu4ll the dinxt scene of the aosicti to Weld.
Reward, were granted to noitot -uen and others for savinn
174 hies, makina the yeses aggrega.t4 ill The becuplarY
rswanls dhstributed by the society 49w aut°°°t to
Miou.

SUPPOSED MURDER IN IRELAND.
An unmarried wounin named Donovan. who owned
fort. at Itatheele, was found dead at the Great Southern
and Western Railway, near Kanturk. She had a wound
on the temple autlicient to cause death, but no other mark
of violence. Her brother and his wife endeavoured to
make it appear ehe had been killed by a train while cross-
ing the line; but the police believe the was murdered by
them fur her land, and they have been arrested,
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-05

WINFRITH NEWBURGH.

CHRII/Tll t. Ftir..—.llr. John s.ut. Ain.. f Winfrith
N4!wiminth Friu, knollY :Vito eadi of hi, lahourera Pit=4)
of beef fur their Chriativa., dinner.

WOOL.

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171111:11CH DiCOIIIATIONS.—The pretty church of Wool wam
appropriately decorated at Christmas. Alswe the altar
wax the text "Glory to God in the highest, on earth
pease good will towards men. This was the work of
Misc Hibbs. The pillars were wreathed with holly, and
round the wall was the text " Unto us a child is horn
unto us a Son k given." The latter was Yin Dobie's
work. _ .

-51Tuic 'Antos Exiwgrriox.- A few nights ago a
magic lantern was exhibited at Wool Schoolroom hy the
Rev. John Williamson and Mr. UHL The TOMII wee
filled, and the views were highly appreciated. The pro-
ceeds were appropriated for the fun& of the Wool church
choir. The f.alowin: piece-, oily interspersed " From
',heron. in Fairy land,- "Silver Moonliht," " Rule
Britannia," "Oh, dear what am the matter 1.. r and
iomin through the Rye." The sin,ring was much
admired. and the audience loudly applauded. Nearly II
was received.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-05

HANDSOME I'RESE.NT
,TO THE REV. V. F.

-RA !!;SO-)1(1.:.

The untiring lahours-,Tih;-c-u-r-ae of Holy Trinity were
pleasingly recognised last week. Some mendiers of the
congregation privately sulescribed 100 guineas, and on the
morning of Christmas Day the Chrutums bog was given
to Mr. Ransom° by the churchwardens, Mr. H. Wheeler
and Mr. Snook, as a token of their love and esteem, and
In recognition of his valuable work in the parish. Mr.
Ransome of COlllllO expressed his thanks AA best he was
able on this surprise, and the following letter has been
since received from the rev. gentleman in reply :
" December SI, 1574.
"Dear Mr. Snook, -I was a. overewue by the proof of
affection front my dear friends, ./ which Mr. Wheeler and you
were the boners, mid by the kind wont, which :wcompanicsi
the gift, that I emit say Wen little in reply at the time. I
cannot, however, allow the occuilon to jam WitililM no Mk".
cur to expnws In writing my sense 41 the kindness which
prompted this MICIUUS Kt. The largeness .of the sum, of
which you were the bearer, tells rue that me friends are both
many, And that they esteem nos very highly In love. lam
sum that you will ale, be phesed to learn that your gift will
ho a real blessing and help to us. I trust it is fruit which will
Oakum' to your 24.V.U11t, and loray Clod that I rimy be snared
to onitintie my isthmus with our dear vicur among you, that
we may all Mandy continuo to work together hor the admin.'s-
ment ri Mal s glory, WO the spread of His Church, iso that
we may in the end revive that reward 44 4/Ur ilbOUll which
0111111 endure both In ourselves and other. unto life eknial.
Believe me, dear friends,
Ever yours sincerely,
VISCUT F. RAX8011".."
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-05

A SINGULAR PROPHECY.

In fiennet's Register of Emanuel College, Cambridge, is
a very aingnlar prophecy, made by John Sadler, fellow of
Immanuel College, and afterwards toaster of Magdalene,
anti town clerk of the city of London—a somewhat curious
conjunction of offices, by the way. Being ejected from
the mastery:hip at the Restoration, he retired into Dorset-
ahire where Cuthbert Round, minister of Warm well, copied
down the following prophecy, /A uttered by him ; from the
dictation, he alleged, of a spirit seen by himself in the
room at the time The matter in the paper WU as
follows :—"That there would die in the city of London,
/0 litany thousand : I have forgot the number and time,
Uri both acre mentioued. That the city would le burnt
down, great part of it, and that St. Nur.. would tumble
dust rt, as if beaten down by great gum.. That we should
have three sea tights with the ['Melt, and that there would
be three blaring stars, the last of them very terrible to be-
hold. That afterwards there would one., three small
ships to land, to west of Weyunoth, that would put all
England into an uproar, but it would end in nothing.
That in the yswx PM there would come to peas such a
thing in the kingdom, that all the world would take
notice of. That Isl Id live to see all those things come
to pus, but that he awl his man (then present) should die.
And farther, that some wonderful thing should happen
afterwards, which he was not to make known. That he
should be able to go abroad next day, and that there would
come three persons to see him, one from Ireland, one from
Jersey. and 'his brother Bingham ; who did certainly route,
as he had told us, and I 14.1 w him walking early the next
morning in his ground. Upon the report of this, his man,
Thomas Grey, and myself, were eent for before the
Deputy-Lieutenant of the county, and tussle affidavit of
the truth of this before Colonel Coker, Colonel Giles
Strangeways and others, many of whom WV yet alive,
within three or four days after he told it me. —Signed
CUTIMULT

THE CREAT WINTERN RAILWAY ACCIDENT.
Thus far, thirty-four lithe total number of deaths from
the effects of the Great Western Railway accident on
Christmas eye; but two or three of the sufferers were on
Sunday in a condition to mum the 'craved anxiety. On
the other hand, eight have been discLuged from the Rad-
cliffe Infirmary at ,ilonl, and it is expected that four or
five more will leave to-day (Monday).
No improvement has taken place in the condition of the
three per+orui now lying at the iu/irmary, and no hope is
entertained of their recovery.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-05

Dorsidshin.

The Archdearonry of Sarum has become vacant by the
resienation of the Von. Archdeacon Bony, who has held
the office for upwards of Slci years; and we understand
that the Bishop of the Noce.* has offered the appoint-
ment to and the same has been accepted by the Rev.
Canon Lear, rector of Ilishopstone.

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itKLIDIF AND PACIIIMIDIL—The following figures ex-
trailed from recently published statistics of
" Mr. Wodehouse's district" show the amount of money
expended in pans-Mal relief, and the number of paupers
In the several unioas of Dorset Out-relict in the year
ending Lail): Ic3 —lleaminster, £1,)72- Bridport,
£3,510, Ccrne Ab,aç 11,335; Dorchester, £316; Sher-
borne, .51,311 : Weymouth, X3,79o—total in the six
i.:37,070. In maintenance forth. same period —lleamit.cl:
Bridport. £96•4 ; Cerise, £171; Dorchester, Zei ;
Sherhonye, £737; Wernouthy gl3Bs.—total, £4,813.
Pauperism; Nunher of indoor paupers on the lit January,
17l—Bearninster, fis ; Bridport, :0; ()erne, 411,• Dorchester,
11/4; Sherborne, le2 ; Weymouth, 161; Our-doer paupers
(same date)—Beaminster, 99.1; Bridport, frl3 ; eerie, 4012 ;
Dorchester, 1,54; Sherborne, tei ; and Weymouth, 130;
Proportion of pauperism to noPulation - neandnster (popu-
lation, 13,111), 1 in 13; Bridport 06,730, 1 in It; Cerne
(75101 1 in 15; Dorchester (11/.447), 1 in 11; Sherburne
(131112), 1 in 13; Weymouth 01,212) 1 in 20.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-05

pEPPER'S QUININE and IRON TONIC
Appetite and improves Digestion.

invmort•

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PEPPER'S
QUININE and IRON TONIC
animates the Spirita and Mental Faculties.
PEPPER'S QUININE and IRON TONIC
in Scrofula, Wasting Diseases, Neuralgia,
Sciatica, Indigestion, Flatulence, Weakness of the
Chest and Respiratory Organs, Ague, Fevers of all
kinds.

pEPPER'S QUININE and IRON TONIC
for Delicate Females and Weekly Ailing
I %Harem
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-05

rrasoos DILIVIIO.

JoAn Burt, of Hinson, wag summoned by Superintendent
Hunt for driving furiously through the High-etreet on the
Bah teat. He charged the railway antes, and came to grief,
and wari injured. PS. Hallett proved the awe. Defendant
maid he had about a shilling's worth of rum, it being Oh ristrnse
time. He hoped the Bench would be as liberal as they could.
He was fined 54 and costa

PA.P.XiCTON73.
Pans egurrgar.—We learn that since its consecration
In 1555, three thousand live hundred bodies have been
interred in thin cemetery.
ENTERT.UNIIENT.—A rno.t successful musical entertain-
ment, in aid of the recently established Parkgtone
Institute, took place in the spacious village schoolroom on
Tuesday evening last, and w 3.3 numerously attended.
There warn a capital proirramine, as follows, and the
manner in which the several pieces were performed
elicited frequent and hearty applause :
Violin and Piano.. " I Puritanl." Mist Hamilton and Mr.
T. R. Saunders, pmr.
Song. .. Mr. Mayne.
Reading " Happy Thoughts,".. ..Mr. H. Knee.
!Melt Mies Dimino.* and Mr. Rayne.
Violin and Piano.. .. Miss E. limit( and Rona de Couch°.
Song "Some fifty yearn ago," Mr. J. R. rhilpots.
Piano Duett " sans sow," lliss Dianne& and Mies
E N. Coles.

Song "Sho—ultlise—uid7r.aid.* Mr. J. R. Phllpote.
Violin, and Piano '' Overture to the Fru itiavolo." Mimi DnaPt
and Mr. Sanders. Mtn Dituntock and Mist Hamilton.
"

" Toy Symphony," . Haydn.
Condactor L C de Conchs.
Violins.. . Miss Drultt and Kr. Benders.
Pl."" Mim Dimmock and Mass
" Nightingale," Miss E. N. adaa
"Cressent," Mini A N. Coles.
Quail nod Rattle Mr. Esstsrood.
Trumpet .. MrAer EN. Coles.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-05

WYKE REGIS.

Sr?mar Satom, Taw.—On Monday last, 149 of the
Sunday scholar, had their annual tea, and the infants
their prise. At 7.3.1 p.m. the prises were distributed
a ~,,, not 30 boys and 21girls. Three boys and three girls
hail is. each, of which WAK given by the Rev. J. Lynes,
and 9s. by the Rector in addition to books. Mrs. and Mr.
'logger, Mr. (hurchill, Mr. Newman, and Mr. Yates gave
songs, trios, dc., and the Rev. 11. Pigou a reading. The
i.choolroorn MAK nicely decorated with Hags, evergreens,
itc., and crowded with the parents and scholars who
all seemed delighted with the entcrtainnient. The
average attendance of children (Sunday scholars) has
i slightly ncreased during the pail year, 231 licing on the
hooks and the average being 141 for the whole year.
After the close the Rev. W. J. tlenson, curate, met with
what might have been a very 144.11,.14, accident, as he
walked over a wall about five feet high, cutting his head
and temple seriously. Dr. Rhode, who was sent for,
stated that no bonm were broken, and the rev. gentleman
Is now doing well.

STRATTON.
Through the kindness of Mr. T. lizack, four taus of coals
were distributed amongst his labourers ladt week.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-05

aroxicurslvai NEWTON.

The Chancellor of the Diocese Itis;;;; (D 7 Deruse,Sx.)
has appointed the RIM. Prebendary Ler:ldea Viear
of Sturrninater Newtons to he a Surrogate for granting
marriage licenses throughout the Diocese.

CHARLTON_ILLZS#ALL.

INsTITUTION.—The annual ball took Lame on
Monday. bring miritadly kept up (rum 8 p.m 1 a.m.
There are 32 male and 11 female members, and um:
financial datcnient shwa a balance of .13130.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-05

WONXTON WYLD.

Cuaurrusa Smarten.— The Festival of Christmas was
duly celebrated at this place. The church was beautifully
decorated. There was Evervang on Christmas eve, 4
seven o'clock, when the prayers were said by the vicar,
the Rev. J. L Camm. eel the sermon was preached
by the Rev. T. L Monteriore, rector of Catherstene.
ristutas Day there was Matins and Holy Communion
at eleven o'clock, and eventha service at three o'clock.

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Mary's church was tuoid
tastefully decorated for the Christniaaturas festival the
chancel by Ilra. Cotlit the pulpit by Slim Cu.ld, the font
by Minx a lieldle, and the body of the church by Miss F.
Con. Trinity church wa,4 also litautifully trimmed with
evererecnr and minting by Misr C. lox, and Mix. Oliver.
Symms Intarna. —On Wednesday John Poole, a
labourer. was found lead in bed. Deccan"! had
subject to tit., and it was certified that he died fr. 1.111 heart
disorxe. A eon 14 ilecniaerna was lying in his coffin at the
time of his father's death, and war to have been buried
the name day. —On Sinurday Ann Englirk servant to Mira
Camille, wax alai! lotted dead in bed ; wax pniviourly
supposed bp be in perfect An inquest was held by My.
N. 111 Loggin, 00rOnet, t the Swan Inn on Monday, when
the jury returned • verdict of "Diei by the visitation of
God."

FORTHCOMING STOCK SALES.
TUILSDAY, J . • &
25 dairy cows and dairy utensils, at Lyates (aria, near
East Coker, by Messrs. rnws and Son.
Wt.:I•NILIIDAY, JANUARY 6.
Dorchester market—Sale IT Mr. T. S. Montan.
SATIIWAV. JANUARY 9.
1"44,bC4.9" Repository sale IT Mr. Frosir.
111109941., JANUAkY 11.
Farming .toelt, IT Mr. G. Symonds, at Ilerrimn (arm,
(Saar ter.
SAn:II,O.IIT, JANCART
Mr. F.nsor's llama Repository borcluster.
THUIV4II.Ir, FilikusnY 4.
)14 lierefonl dairy rotes, die., at North Islam fanu,
lama, Cadbury. by %lessrs. Palmer.
46 dairy cow*, Ji heealf heifers. 41e... at Ki 1111 l ierelga
prui. Isla at Purbeck, by Mr. 11. Richards.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-05

min POLE SCREENS.

LADIDe NICEDLEWMIK TASTZYULGT MOUNTin.

DESIGNS AND MATERIALS roa AMATEUR

FRET CUTTERS.

FURNI TURZ.
The beet anti lorgeet Stock in the County

EON MANSION AND COITAGS.

BD-ROOM SUITS from £3.
BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING
Of every serf, size, and desciption.

CARPET S.
Soule (Ii ice Wilton with Bonier&

BRUSSELS, from 2. 6(1. per yard.
TAPESTRIES, Ell MEIN, awl FEL'IN very Low.
Oilcloth*, Mats, and Slatting*, it, all widths.

Grua Q.rntit• of SECOND MANI) FURNITURE.
GOOliki MOWED AND WAREHOUSED.
Frusirt HE LENT mg Hum
Furierals Furnished and Conducted.

Agent for the Lon,loo :ell I, ou.a,hire Fire and Life
houranee ', anpanies.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-05

011ARMINSTER.

(111.11C11 DrZORATI.,NS.—The parish church wall elabo-
rately decorated. lln the inside of the great porch 11.. r
the text "Prince Of Pence," awl on the north Wall
oplsoite "Alleluia," in illuminated letter., and ',onion"!
with .tri.s,n 1,-ore,. In the front 33f the gallery the text
"Glory to God on High. on Barth Peace, Good Will
toward. luen. I Opposite, and moulded to tit the chancel
arch. " Behold I Bring You 41;61 lilingi of Great by."
toyer the chancel window the word. " Holy, Holy. Holy,"
al" rnto us • rhild i. On a retable to the altar
stood a 3Toss, supported by shrubs in pots, and there were
also some choice specimen ever4recii, in poto in the
rhanrel. The capital. at the 'ding. of the arches
were art i atical ly 3 lecorated, tigether w 3 th the belts reo.l i lig •
alesk, and pulpit, the panelling on the two latter being
elahonttely worked out.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-05

DORSET COUNTY ASYLUM.

The Is/Of daft bodies whom a beneficent law has rele-
puled to the Dorset County Lunatic Asylunin, at
Charminster, biman the present year of grace with such
feasting awl inerrymiaking as their condition permitted,
under the kindly dinetion of the Medical Superintendent
of the institution. For several years the day has heen
marked cut for special relaxation an.lenjoyment, and the
patients have many bright moments in thinking over the
past or in looking forward to a recurrence of these annual
gatherings. To all who are bleased with eufficient sanity
to enjoy their freedom the knowledge that the poor souls
give pie,einee, end we way ',Mot to at also as ladicat-
in our Dorset asylum have this happy annual weir
will
lug the wise forethought and kindly feeling* which
: characterise the management of the institution.
eerily in dealing with such a class of patients there Is a
Igood deal of formality, but emery means are adopted to
break the monismy of their existence, keep them from
I brooding melancholy, and to restore tone to their un-
hinged miwls. Eminent entertainmenta in the recreation
ball, with performances by the Asylum band, and dancing
carried on under careful regulations. create considerable
the patients and the New Year's ball is
it7,..e"-'' erT'lilL.: event „ete periceL Of the happy infiuence
A the treatment of which this is a chanwthneue phase
the result. emphatically WU. the per-centage of recoveries
in this asylum apprwichins to as many as to per cent..
and that notwithstanding the very awl condition of many
4 the patients end f PHO iliatiuit the ..eperte
read from time to time at tlie Court of quarto liesdmis
ertletire is given .if the high opinion which the Lunacy
Commissioners have,! this Arylicu 'awl, the atierie,..l
control of Dr. Sync' while I its pecuniary success iti an
bentit„tt,,,, the petiiient of several thousande f pounds
towards the county rates affords the most gratifying
' testimony.
Climatieally the new year home about as badly as the
jittee...st enemy'! the hessian rare could denim With
en the ground VarYill.( from six inches to as isassy
feet., there fell throughout tlic day, sow, or slert, Or rain,
the latter predominating, inaking the roads slushy and I
slippery. and locomotion either • hot or in carries..
ditfirult and elms. Exposed sie Charenhaster Asyluin Is
the fun rigour ..f the weather wile experienced. lot the
cheerlessness the scene outride only intithoses the
pleasure ooderred hy the itaY preparations
Throughout the establishment the attendanta had deco-
rated with much taste and at great pains ; hut. of COUTRO,
the chief in the adarnments was in the spacious raweation
ball, where the ball WU to take place. Hare the loan
imsn riled too! had fortmonn following the rohltctsuJ
i
lines of evergreens brighten.' with moothoo of various
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-05

LODZAB.

MagnaLean. —The weather being an very cold at tho
Christmas semen, Lady Nopoan kindly supplied the isvir
old coupleç and invalids with an abundeneo
coals, awl on Christmas eve half..-pound 114 tea was given
te the same recipients. The whole of the poor at Loden
were supplied with good beef, through the kind:tun et
Sir Molyneus Ilydo Nepoan. The Nev. Mr. and Mn.
Curphey were ale, LLL :: ,lful of the want, of the newly, WO
Mr. awl Mrs. North else. with their accustomed liberality.
acal d.nnel, tea. awl *user to the oht people at Up-
Loden.

CRiunwas DaroiutiOn.—The church at this plaoe
w. tastefully and effeetively decorated for the (
wetsen bY Miss Tooillitiseei, Mrs. l'ariniter, Miss
Bliss Pole, the Misses Bishop, Muter W. Parrniter, Mr.
and Mrs. Bailey, the Misses Shiner, Mr., W. IL. :telly,
and several of the school children.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-05

STRATTON.

Mrs. Parrisos, of Wrcklford.wjti her arcintankr4
beneficence, on Christina—eve distributed to all thi poor
families in the parish. tluough her steward (Mrs. If.
I)uank a quantity of beef, according to OA: sumber of
inch family; and on New Year's Day snspply of emde.
The same kind ladytas also resuniud Op weekly distri-
bution of soup.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-05

HORTON HEATH.

Mosnsr was quite • gala day in this district, this
....b.. being the opening id • Temperance-half and
liesding.room. The hall, which is a plain and sulaitsmtal
building capable of wrounnisbaing about Lin person.. ii
built int the estate of the EArl of Shaftssibiary, who, with
his ustud desire to do all about Wm good, furnished at his
own coat the whole of the budding materials. The labour
hiss bi Farmer White who is the mos,
m,,,p
at time. o'clock. The Karl of Shaftesbury, Lonl Ashley.
and party were escorted by the Horton Heath denio.ntob
lowa
inp suitnilieed matter.
. e
oopening
ceremony
won
pl.
fife land to the hall where they were remind by the
Rector (iter. F. Stringer): Kr. 'kik', Ulu Secretary and
Treasurer of the Dorivet dounty Tauperat, ..
and other friends. The noble Earl after a few intrialuc-
tety reuiarka allied on the livelier to open th mo.ting
wwithprong. Addremes were then delivered e the Rev.
Knell (Secretary of the Dorset County Tenipersinoe
Th
Association), Mr. 4. Curtis ffreasureq and Lon" Ashley.
The Chairma th n en delivered one of him Usuad valuahlia
iiddr,sie. (which wu regret we are tumble to giro at length) and dadared the ball open. Cheers having been gi
and • ads Aiwa played by the laud, the balk whichven
densely crowded wad cleared to provide foe th was
e tent
lon which took place at live o'clock. The visit meet.ere so
ors w
numerous that tea had to be Provided twice. The
meeting held afterwards was pr... idea over hy the Hee.
Moran, Primitive Minister. and Superintendent of the
Poole Circuit. Powerful addresses were delivered by the
Bev. S. Knell, Mears. Curtis, M. Balkan, Llewellyn, and
Cherrett. The usual votes of thanks brought the proceed.
lap which were of a very enthurisatic nature to • close.