The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-10-15 00:00:00

Somersetshire.

YEOVIL.—ACTIDENT TO A/4 ENGIN& —An acci-
dent happened hers on Wednesday to an engine be-
longing to the Bristol and Exeter line, which was
likely to have been attended with its total destruc-
tion, in consequence of its running off the line
through some mismanagement of the points. We
are, however, glad to say the engine was soon
righted. and is now at work as usual.
ROVT7I WCIITIIIN RAILWAY COMPANY.—Thia
company have, in the most liberal manner, placed
seven trains daily for the accommodation of the
public between Yeovil and Sherborne, at the low
scale M Std. 'Ms, it is to he hoped will make
some little difference to the general trade of the
town.
COUNTY POLICL—There it A present much dia•
satisfaction shown by tits enmity pollee in cense.
quence of the manner in sr hieb their clothing is
served out to Vann, it frequently befog IMMO months
in arrear. Our police are much exposed to incle-
ment weather, and are often without a &tinge of
clothe'. We hope this will be remedied as soon as
possible, or perhaps government, which contributes
a portion towards the expenses of the constabulary,
may be made acquainted with the particulars. Those
who have the management of tbeie matters would
not, perhaps, be greatly pleased at receiving a letter
of censure from government, especially if the circum-
stance should become generally known.
Tsisrry &Accts.—A westing of the following
gentlemen (viz., The Bev. J. D. Elliott, Mr. Penny,
and Mr. Style, churchwardens;
Edwards, F. Foan, R. Welsh, Collins,
Filson,) was held in Trinity Church, on Friday
evening, Septendter 27th, Ibol, when the following
communication was read :—" Trinity School,' 13th
September P+6l.—.At a meeting of the committee
this day held: present, the Rev, I. D. Elliott,
chairman, a suggestion having beep made by Mr.
Elliott to ado( the names of 12 gentlemen to the
existing atinnxit.•3,—it was resolved, on the pro-
position of Mr. Corfield, seconded by Mr. Curtis,
that the committee have no power to add to the
original number; that it appears to them to be
desirable that the gentlemm named in Mr. Elliott's
list, should form themselves into an independent
committee, and as soon as they have succeeded in
their laudable efforts to supply the deficiency in
the existing fund, this committee pledge themselves
cordially to co-operate with the new committee in
carrying the proposed scheme into effect with all
practicable despatch." It was proposed by Mr. Maggs,
and seconded by Mr. A. Edwards, and carried =alai-
mouaLy—" That theaforesaid gentlemen, in accord-
ance with that resolution, do form themselves into
a committee to raise' the additional funds necessary
to erect the contemplated schoolroom."—Proposed
by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mr. Filson, and carried
unanimously. —" That the Rev. J. D. Elliott be
chairman; the churchwardens, vice-cba rmen ;
live. J. D. Elliott, corresponding secretai ; Mr.
T. C. Maggs, minute secretary; Mr. A. Edwards,
financial secretary • Mr. Collins, treasurer." Pro-
posed by Mr. PilOm, seconded by Mr. It. Webb,
and carried unanimously,—" That the plans for
a schoolroom be fixed upon without delay, and
that the Bev. J. D. Elliott, the churchwardens, and
Mr. Maggs, be deputed to confer with the old com-
mittee to decide thereon." In consequence of this,
an adjourned meeting of the new committee was
held on the evening of Friday, to consider a plan
far a school, prepared by Mr. Beason, architect,
Yeovil, intended to accommodate 300 infant scholars.
The committee were unanimously of opinion that if
that plan, or anything like it., were at once adopted
and carried out, we should soon have a building
possessing every requirement for our purpose,
which would, at the same time, be • great ornament
to the town. A resolution was accordingly peeped
recommending the plan to the favourable considera-
tion of the old committee. . .

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BOARD OS GUARDIANS. —At the usual meeting
of the Board on Friday, tenders were received for
coals. That of Messrs. Bagahot was accepted at
16a. 10d. per ton.
WEIGHTS •ND MIASITRIN. —We are much pleased
to find that there is to be a strict eye kept upon
persons who use unjust weights and measures,
owing to the numerous cases of late occurring in the
town and surrounding villages. Supt. Smith, as
inspector of weights and inoasures, will examine any
that may be brought to bun at the police station
the first Monday in every month. No charge will
' be made fur such examination, provided they should
be found correct, but those that are defective will
be adjusted. This is certainly a step in the right
direction, as the poorer classes in most eases are the
sufferers by such shameful frauds as have recently
been brought to 1104.
lOUS'S CHURCH MISSIONS. —There was A meeting
held at the Townhall, on Wednesday, for the pur-
pose of raising subscriptions for the benefit of the
above missions, and we were pleased to find so
many willing to respond to the call. It was an-
nounced that the sum of .C 2 11.. 2d. had been col.
lectni after a sermon at the Trinity Church, which.
added to the sum already in hand, amounted to
£27 lgs. This speaks well for the exertions of the
society, and as it is for so good a cause, we congra-
tulate them on their success.
ACCIDENT To • Box.—On Saturday an accident
happened to a boy at Henford. He was, as is usual
with boys, riding behind a wagon unknown to the
driver, when by some means his legs became
entangled in the wheel, and but for the prompt
assistance of Mr. James Martin (who was passing at
the time) he Aunt have been killed; be was, how-
ever, fearfully hurt about the legs. We hope parents
will caution their children against this mast dange•
one practice, so likely to bring morrow upon them-
selves by neglecting to do so.
Dim. Miate AND HIS LITTLIC MlN.—This gentle-
man and his extraordinary band of juveniles
performed here on Monday the 7th inst., to • very
large and highly respectable audience, who warmly
applauded the marvellous manner in which these
wonders performed the task allotted to them. They
may, indeed, be said to be militant is parr* in all
they do. The peculiar ease they display while per.
funning upon instruments nearly their own size, is
in reality perfection itself, and it is without doubt
an entertainment that ought to be supported where-
ever it may be announced, Dr. Mark's object being
to acquire sufficient funds towable him to complete
his monster establishment at Manchester, which is
intended to be devoted to the advancement of the
musical profession. We heartily wish he may be
successful in his undertaking.
PRESTON.—A thanksgiving sermon for our late
glorious harvest was preached at the parish church
on Sunday by the itev. G. Smith, and was most
eloquently delivered. It was received with the
irsaiteat attention by the congregation. A collec-
tion was afterwards made in behalf of the Church
Building Society.
Tlt ENT.—A ploughing match in connection with
the Farmer's Club will take place at Over
Conipton, on Wednesday, October 16th, in • field
occupied by Mr. Corry. After the match a dinner
will be provided at the "Rose and Crown," when
the prizes will be awarded, and a supper given to
the men.

W ESTON-SUPER-M A RE—Rem sok ABLE APTAIIL
The police-court was witch crowded on Monday in con.
sequence of many rumours being current as to the con-
duct of a "fair party" who has honoured the town
with her presence for some few months past, and has
obliged several tnidesmeu with orders more or less ex-
tensive. The lady was introduced to the Bench by
P.S. Ross, who stated that on the previous Saturday
1 evening he received information that a female was being
annoyed by a vast concourse of people in Oxford-street,
: and upon proceeding to the spot be found the lady
present being pitched about and otherwise insulted by
• mob. Being apprehensive of her safety be took her
to the police station for protection, and, from inquiries
lie instituted, discovered that she had been turned out
of her lodgings on the same afternoon. In answer
to the magistrates Sergeant Ross stated that the
Icily was very much excited, but not intoxicated.
The Sergeant further stated that he bad no charge
to perfcr against Miss Westwood (the name given by
her), And he should not have taken her to the station
house but for the purpose of protecting her from the
insults of the crowd who had assembled —Miss West.
wood assured the mslietrates that she had been much
abused by persons in the lodging house previous to her
expulsion. but admitted owing her landlady sonic
money.—Mr. Gibbs (of the firm of dlibbe and Son,
silk mercers, of High-street) said lie had a complaint
to make. Mies Westwood oame to their establishment,
and upon her repreeeotations that she was about to
be married to • Colossi VIIITOOO, obtaisod goods and
cash to the moot of £l2O from than, 'Wing