The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-01-06 00:00:00

DOROHRIBTER.

ANOTDLI GOOD bfAN GOYS. Mr. Tsylor, of
boun'e Mill, machinist, has calle4 his credit,.rs

together.
DLISTI iTRT. It will de seen by an announcement of
our advertising columns that Mr. Wallsca, of 91,
ilar!ey•.treet, London, visits Dorchester every alter-
nate Saturday, hi. consulting rooms being tit Mr.
Lockett'a, I. Cornhill, laorchester.
AS/I%l'lllN, THU POLICL —On Monday, At the
Bor, ugh Police Court, before the May r (W. Dunlen,
E.g.), It. Davis, Fsq., and M. Devenish, Esq., John
Pauline', R. IL A., piewled guilty to • charge of
moulting the police, and was fined 20s. and costs; 14
day!' imprisonment, in default.
MORTALITY STATISTICS OF THZ BOROUGH FOR Deem.
RIR, 1879.--Births, 18; deaths, 10. Bronchitis
causing 3, c 'amnions, 2; paralysis, general wasting,
old age, consumption, and apolexy, one each. Upon
these data, therefore, the annual birth-rate is 30.8, and
the death-rate 17.1 per 1,000.—E. J. Day, Medical
Officer of health.
THE ANNUAL Manly DINNER at the Antelope MY
held on Saturday, when alter the new proprietor, Mr.
Tumock. had placed a liberal supply of champagne
on the table, Mr. J. Homer, who for so many years
has presided at the dinner, announced his resignation
of the office of chairman. Ile had attended the
market for nearly 50 years, and hal filled the office of
chairman ever since the death of Mr. J. Harding, and
he thought at his age (77) he was now entitled t
take his "ease in his inn." It was proposed by Mr.
J. Homer, and seconded by Mr. Pope, that Mr.
Kent, of Dewlish, should be the future chairman.
Mr. Homer then proposed '' The health of the Land-
lord, Mr. Turnock, who, though suffering from
bronchitis, returned thanks to the chairman and all
his supporters. Mr. Ruegg, as an occasional vi.itor,
suggested that the company should thank Mr. Honer
for his long services, and wish him health and happi-
ness in his retirement, to which the company added
"For he's a hearty good gentleman!" There was also
mention made of a remembrance to the late chairman
in the shape of a small silver ornament.
TRA AT THR COFFIZ TATUM—A public tea and
meeting, in concoction with the Working Men's Club
established at the above institution, took place at the
Tavern on Thursday evening, and,
_thanks to the
exertions of It. excellent hon. sec. (Mr. A. Wolff) it
was • great suedes. Tea was laid in the spacious
club.room at half Past seven, and about 40 sat down,
Mrs. Bingham and Mrs. Clark presiding at the tables,
assisted by Dirs. Penny. The room had been nicely
decorated with evergreen!, and over the fireplace the
word "Welcome" warn conspicuous. Immediately
wfwe tea • public meeting was held in the same placer,
presided over by the H.v. J. Harrington, who opened
the meeting with singing and prayer. The hon. sec.
rewl the report, which showed there w.we es members
on the boolur, LI 2s. 6,1. had been realiswl during the
past quarter, and a 13s. 31. paid out, leaving a
baltncs in the club's favour of 1:1 9s. St The report
also acknowledged a supply of books, and & liberal
donation of money from Mrs. Colonel Bingham
towards the support of the club. Jocular reference
was also made to • teacher, who had started a elm.,
baring suddenly disappeared.—Mr. Richards, hon.
treasurer, hoped the members would rally round the
committee on I attend well the various duties. They
were anxious, not only to give them recreation, but
also to improve their minds.—Sergeaut Clarke in
the curse of au earnest and lively speech, remarked
on the good done by palaces of this kind in keeping
young men from the temptations of drink. He
attributed Ihe success of this insti.ution to the fact
that it was made so comfortable and inviting by this
proprietors and managers, and he was glad to see so
many yaning men avail themselves, of lie
Mrs. Col. Bingham, having wished all a hap, .y new
ear' retired and was loudly cheered on leaving.—
Mr. O. Wright followed with an instructive speech,
and recommended them all to enjoy the luxury of
doing good.—After a few closing remarks from the
Chairman, Mr. A. Wolff prapoe, and Mr. Richards
seconded, a vote of thanks to the ladies for presiding I
at the tea, and to those I nen& who had addrewied
them.—The doxology having been sung, cards of
membership were Issued to those wishing to join the club.
BAD BOVIRZION.- Robert Arnow-, 75th reient,
was charged with uttering a bad sovereign on the 27t1
of December.—Mr. Lock defended, and Capt. Havant
(75th regt.) watched the case.—Mary Hare, who kept
the Castle Inn, stated that on the 27th of December,
about five minutes to eleven, prisoner cams in and
asked for two g awes of gin, and had a bottle filled
with whisk.,; be also had a glass of beer for the
ostler. He tendered her what she thoot was a
sovereign, and she gave him 18s. Al change ;sne pat the
sovereign into • drawer and the prisoner went away.
There was no other money in the drawer. Her
daughter took the coin or t, and pared it to her father,
Mr. Hare took the coin, and went away directly..-.
Mazy Hare, daughter of previous witness, cor-
roborated, adding that defendant came to their house
on Monday and said, "Here's another half-crown
towards the sovereign," and paid
there saw
Rimy
landlord of the Castle, saw prisoner ere saw Mrs:
Llare ittlotrilwm some change, and the prisoner left.
aids his denghter handed him • coin,
which he took first to the barracks, and then, with
assissas Mitchell, went to prioonsr's lodgings. Psis.