The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-10-11 00:00:00

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WSTICOU7II.—The Great Eastern Caacer'.— On
Friday week, the general nautical concert took
place, as had been previously announced, on board
the Great Eastern. The weather was unfavourable
for a trip from Weymouth to Portland Roads, con-
eequently the &Meadow:* was not so numerous as
could be wished; but we can assure the absent pub-
lic they misted • treat which would have amply coin-
powered for any" disagreeable." to have been ex-
perienced in getting on board. The performers were
the band of the Great Eastern, together with Miss
Miasent, Mr. Wilbye Cooper, and the celebrated ,
flautist, Mr. Richardson. Mr. Machu-lane, the band
master, officiated as conductor. The programme
commenced with the overture to the "Barber of
Seville." This was as perfect an orchestral achieve-
ment as can be imagined, and displayed to great ad-
vantage not only the excellence of the Great Eastern
band, but the judgment and skill employed by their
director, Mr. hfrilane, to bring them to so hil,h a
state of proficiency. The overture went with ad-
mirable precision and accuracy, each part being well
defined, and showing that every player was well up
to the mark. We have never heard an overture bet-
ter rendered. It was followed by a sestette for SlM-
phone, flute, cornet, violoncello, harp, and piano,
the music by Verdi. This wasa very charming piece,
and strikingly developed the ability of each execu-
mat The cornet (Mr. Macfarlane) and violoncello
(Mr. Champion) greatly distinguished themselves by
the grace and expression with which they acquitted
themselves. Mr. Wilbye Cooper then sang " The
Death of Nelson," throwN into the performance the
due amount of martial spirit and vigour, which the
right interpretation of Braham's admirable song de-
mands. The much admired Great Eastern Waltzes
were then performed by the band. They certainly
merit all the encomiums which visitors to the ship
have generally expressed respecting them. Miss
Moment followed with Balfe's "Power of Love,"
which was very ably sung. Mr. W. Cooper next
sang "Poor Jack," and elicited warm ap-
plause. An interval of fifteen minutes eared, dur-
ing which the company partook of refreshment.,
which were liberally and gratuitously supplied by
the authorities on board. The second part of the en-
tertainment opened with Bishop's Overture to "Guy
ILannering.' The manner in which the familiar
Scotch airs were played did not fail to draw forth
unmistakeable ague of high gratification from the
audience. The first violin especially played the solo
"Donald," with thrilling expression and feeling.
Then came Mr. Wilbye Cooper'." Bay of Biscay,"
wherein the singer proved himself a perfect master in
this style of vocalism. He well deserved the storm
of applause that greeted him on concluding. A solo
on the flute by Mr. Richardson succeeded; and the
accomplished artiste both astounded his auditory by
the rapidity of his variations, and charmed them by
the beautiful warbling. which he drew from his in-
strument. One might have fancied the " Flanto
Magic° " had again revisited the glimpses of the
moon. Mr. Richardson was enthusiastically encored.
The dnett, "Sailor'. Sigh," followed, and then Miss
Missent sang "Your Molly," which was encored, a
demand to which the lady kindly responded by
singing "Gin a body meet a body," with sprighth-
nese and graceful evieglerie. The waltzes, "Song
of the Woods,', which followed were beautifully cha-
racteristic and striking. The song of birds was imi-
tated with surprising exactness, and the echoes by
Mr. Macfarlane on Kobler's new coruopeon were
given with such startling reality that the hearer
could easily imagine himself transported to some
scene of lake and mountain, where "Echo caught
softly the sound as it fell." After some other songs
the entertainment concluded with "God Save the
Queen.' We cannot but regret that any circum-
stance should have marred the complete emcees of
the wooed. We trust, however, that Mr. Macfar-
lane will again afford us an opportunity of being de-
lighted with the strains of his accomplished
musicians, am the good fortune of having anything so
first-rate does not often occur to a provincial town.
Pours, MonnaT.—Before the Mayor (P. Dodson,
Faq.)-I%osaas Newport was charged with being drank
and meeting • disturbance between twelve and one on
Saturday sight. Prisoner had consoled • crowd around
him by his ones, and refused to go away when ordered
by the pollee. Pined Is., and Is. eatte.—liestry
Spencer was charged with the same offence, minus the
drunkeneem. He was ordered to pay the costs of the
Court, and &charged with • repnumad.--George
Ross, a labourer on board the Great Eastern, was
brought up for being found asleep ander • straw rick
Wearing to Mr. Nottly, at Rodent'. Fined Is., and Is.
coda—John Jones was also charged with the like
offence. The primate Teed to be a thorough vagrant,
and was orderd to be seen out of the town" by the
pohice.—Durid Iriag, • seaman belonging to her
Majesty's ship
and Incapable. Trafalgar,
we diverd mas whilth lying i
being
charged
nn 1 13. Bhe
street in a helpless state of intoxication. On being
taken into custody, the prisoner resisted the police.
He was fined Is., and 3a. costs, which he did, and the
master-at-anas of the ship took him under his pro-
testing care.
TUUDAY.---iP
_resist : The Mayor, J. Ayling, and R.
(Main. Ears.)--Johe Dodge sad Charles Norte were
tVwith being drunk and creating • disturbance on
morning lasi. P.C. Talbot peeved that on the
morning in question, about half-past twelve, he saw the
defendants and others in High-street, fighting, and
drunk. Witness begged them to go away, but they
refused, and persisted in their disorderly conduct. Took
two of the party into custody, but when he went back,
the defendants Ind gone away. The defendants pleaded
drink as an excuse for their misconduct. Mayne was
fined Is. only, and Dodge Is. and cod, he being and old
offender.—Mark Crattlord was charged with illegally
taking • barrow, belonging to the Turnpike Trustees.
Charles Jesty, surveyor of the high roads, deposed that
the inipletnente for mitring the roads were in his
eharp. The barrows were moldy marked, but the one
In question was taken away from the carpenter's shop
before it we, marked. On Saturday week, he saw de-
fendant wheeling soma earth in a harrow which he
recognised. Asked Cranford where it came from. Said
he didn't know and didn't care, Said the police should
mats him care. Defendant said he would call Board,
who employed him. Mr. Board came and said Bartlett,
the carpenter, lent him the barrow. Bartlett denied
haring donee° ; afterwards the barrow was taken again.
He didn't wish to press the ceas but only to protect the
of the trustees. Board, the party spoken of,
propertyerappeared and said, Mr. Piety's men gave permission
to take the barrow from liartletre yards, and Crawford
was innocent. The Mayor said es Mr. Jesty was dis-
posed to overlook the tastier, the accused parties had
better sot say to much, or the ease wrist be gone into.
Tbe Mee wee arranged by the defendant promising
not to take any further liberties with the Trustees'
barrows. —Thomas Farwell was charged with an
aren't on • lad named Charles Grey. It appeared that
defendant accused complainant of throwing potatoes at
him, and consequently threw him on • dunghill in Mr.
Dyer's yard, and shook him and otherwise illtrested
him. Complainant denied haring thrown potatoes until
Farwell assaulted him. The Mayor reconintended the
lad's father to endeavour to Nettle the matter privately
with Yr. Howard, who appeared for the defence. The
parties then retired, and came to the desired arrange-
ment. —William Davits, a Welsh sailor, was charged
with being drunk and creating a disturbance on Monday
evening. Sept. Lidbury proved the charge sexiest the
prisoner, who was on the Quay with several others, and
on the point of getting up • light. When witness
reached the spot, prisoner slipped on board • nod, and
kept challenging the others to fight. He continued to
exasperate the rest of the party for some time, and be-
came very abusive when asked to go below. After the
others had gone. he came out on the Quay, and cow
mewed shouting, whereupon he was taken Into custody.
lie 111114 drunk. The prisoner being asked what he had
to say regarded the eoart with • stupid stare, and said
nothing, evidently wishing it to be believed that he was
unpuienly anyteinted with English. He was tined In.

_
W inseass.—The Jfissier A nisiernmary. On
Thursday week the second anniversary of the re-opm-
iall of this megolleint Minster was celebrated by •
feetiveL Shortly Wire the morning service numerous
"Ida" Owalolled the town. Al 11 a.m. about 3001
the olaril of the diocese, occompanied by the officia-
ting obloir, Meriden, and other aliens of the
char* proceeded to the elianceL The
them miereidai were the leading bunTreersortia'the
county and Mighbourbood. The savage were—
Venieleseed Precis (Winiborne nes) ; Veutite. Ellie
cheat (Nwrwioh) ; Palma, chant, Dr. Woodward,
Ti Deena Kest is C;
Anglian, "Plead thou my mum" Samar and
Kyrie, DMus in C; Glans and Credo Ebdon in C.
The performanose thee services awed us when
we remembered the limited resources as regards the
inhabitants amongst whom a their could be sdeoted ;
the labour attendant upon the execution of the
music being five-fold greeter than in cathedrals
where the thar end congregation occupy the chaocel.
At the Minster the choir alone are placed in gm,
chancel, and in order to be audible the rams have
to be made to reach greeter distances than is cathe-
drals. The singing of Smith's Benedictes was most
sescsim and We. duly appreciated by the worship-
pers, who leaned to be one and all impreesed with
the beauty of the building, the rolling of the organ
round its noble &Sam and th° ez4°°° of the
°oiling. The performer, Mr. Frederick Stanley
Itiount, is the builder Cleo of this re& ; it wms
indeed delight/idly-nd exquisitely ye The
Rim Ur. Hook, Dem of Chichester (better r known
M the Vicar of /Amu). then preached from the text
leash Ti. 1,2,3:—" In the year that king lliztink
died 1 my else the Lord sitting epen_it throne, high
and lifted up, and Me gran filled the temple.
Abort, it stood the seraphim : each one had six
wiar ; with twain he covered his face, and with
twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did Hy.
And one cried unto another, and said, Holy. holy,
holy, meth. Lord of boas : the whole earth is full of !
105 61047.." lath, mums of which be gently rebuked
the, prevalect indifference to forms, so pointedly
antherised by the teak genan the examples given
a Me Holy Scriptoria A nselaan was afferw•rds
wade, antrmnag to SU Ile. 3d. In the meow&
at 6.30, another full maim in held, and is oomph-
meet Is the Dem of Chichester. a think composed
117 tic 4=4( that CetbedseL wee sung to the
Nam, and NllllO Dania* Arnokl in
A. Aaiun, Kent'e • Blessed,' the Mona of this
as madered, in. our priaticie as may he, whilst
the other parte were very Moldy dime. TM hysous
for Me day sioneludell the Morel urea& me Bev.
Prehendesp Pine thee *Mowed ea *campanulas'
disseeme is let Chresieles :vb., 11, and thsee
Mewing emote :—" And it doll some to in.
wheel the days be expired, that thee must ge to be
with *plethora, that 1 will raise up thy seed after
t,,aos. win& Mall be of My sons; and I will atehligh
his lineation. He shall build me an home, and I
Iriff **bilk his throne for ever. I will be his

father, and he shall be my son ; and I will not take
my mercy sway from him, as I took it from him that I
was before thee." The rev, preacher made a most
eloquent and sympathetic appeal, cautioning his
hearers not to reckon on their good works as helps
to salvation, but rather to consider the obligation
theirs, in being permitted to serve their God, by
restoring their beautiful Church; a similar privilege
being denied to David in olden time, but promised to
his son Solomon, who performed it. He touchingly
adverted to his early associations with the Church,
having been resident very near it in former years.
A more energetic display of scriptural instruction we
never listened to. Evening collection, £t Is. And
now, having referred to the very interesting proceed.
hip of the day, our readers will not consider our
space misapplied, if we refer in very brief words to
a very few facts connected with the mode in which
the funds were raised, viz.' by voluntary contribu.
honk to meet the cost of the renovation; and when
we recollect that in this diocese there are many
dilapidated specimens of a church, we cordially hold
up the untinng zeal of those who have voluntary
subscribed their thousands to achieve what is now so
worthy of their pride, as an example to the inhabit-
ants of other places to restore their ancient fabrics.
When we state that twenty years have not passed
away since the entrance to the very Minster, which
forms the subject of our paragraph, was composed of
cold black earth—that the west end, which is now
graced with a beautiful window and rescusitated
architecture, with suitable pew accommodation, was
then devoted to the reception of the parish engine
and buckets, and Oliver Cromwell had used it ass
convenient stable; that the crypt, now so splendidly
unique, was then generally filled with water, and the
mouldering bodies of the departed dead, even then
as it were breathing out pestilence to the congrega-
tion ; indeed the whole betokening the coldest
indifference as to its condition, we have only to
tuge on all who care about a different state of things
in their vencnable but mouldering places of national
worship, to spend stew hours at Wimborne ; see for
themselves what has been done there, by the pious
and unremitting toil of the restoration committee,
with the Rev. (lanes Onslow at their head, and we
shall fearlessly say to them, 'Go and du thou like-
wise."—Saliabwry Jounstd.

81111MORNIL —Sheroonte Volunker 11 file Corps.—
At a meeting of the committee appointed for the
formation of a Rifle Corps for this town and district,
held at the Townhall, on Tuesday last, the hon.
secretary reported the amount of subscriptions pro•
wised up to that day to he .E. 115 2a. A resolution
was paired unanimously that, the following gentle-
men having signified their willingness to serve as
officers, viz. :- -Lieutonuit•Colonel Rickards, J. F.
Falwasser, Esq., and J. G. Bergman, Esq.—this
committee agrees to recommend the selection from
these gentlemen, in order of priority as named, of
the Captain, Lieutenant, and Ensign of the Corps,
' as may be required according to its eclectics strength.
A list of persona willing to enrol themselves as
Volunteers was signed by the following gentlemen:
Lieutenant-Colonel Rickards, Messrs. J. F. Falwas-
ser, J. G. Bergman, J. Bergman, C. Bergman, W.
Willmott, A. Willmott, and C. S. Newman, and the
committee resolved to circulate lista for the purpose
of obtaining further signatures.

BOARD OF HEALTII.—The first meeting of the
new board was held on Tuesday, when Mr. Berg-
man and Mr. Avery, two of the newly elected mem-
bers, qualified. The reappointment of Mr. W.
Ffooks u chairman of the board was moved by Mr.
Panons and seconded by Mr. S. Dingley. Mr.
Ruegg, while bearing testimony to the admirable
manner in which the duties of the chair had been
discharged by Mr. Ffooks, suggested that the office
should be filled in rotation aa that of Mayor in cor-
porate towns. Mr. Avery thought it the duty of
the board, whilst discontinuing the continuous ap-
pointment of one individual, to select the very but
qualified person to fill the post, and named Mr.
Ffooks as a gentleman who by his urbanity and
attention had thoroughly entitled himself to their
respect and consideration. Mr. S. Dingley observed
that there vele special circumstances that made it
desirable to secure the services of Mr. Ffooks this
year. Mr. Rueg,g declared that it was impossible to
discharge the duties of the chair with greater
courtesy or in a more businesslike manner than Mr.
Ffooks had brought to bear upon them. Mr. Ffooks
then took the chair amid general acclamation, and
feelingly acknowledged the compliment which had
been paid him. Prior to the appointment of the
committees, Mr. Avery suggested that they should
not consist of more than three members, one of
whom should be named as convener. This having
been agreed to, the following committees were
struck, the first-named member being the convener:
Finance, Messrs. Rnegg, Fear, and Thorne. Light.
ing, Messrs. Pocklington, Dingley, and Calder.
Water, Messrs. Avery, Bergman, and Parsons.
General Purposes, Messrs. Pocklington, Coate, and
Ensor. Fire, Messrs. Melmoth, Ffooks, ltuegg,
Parsons, and Bergman. The expenses incurred in
the fire at Miles' cottages in Newland were paid, and
the engines ordered out on Monday, at three
o'clock, in Purlieu. The Clerk reported the receipt
of the Bye Laws sanctioned by the Secretary of
flute, and was instructed to ask for contracts for the
printing of the same. The Chairman stated that
Mr. Digby had informed him of his readiness to
grants lease of the °borne water to the Board, for
the purpose of driving a water wheel to pump water
in the reservoir, and the sum of £5O was voted to
the Water Committee for the purpose of boring,
with a view to increase the water supply. The
Board agreed to dine together, at their own expense,
on Wednesday.

RZ-FATAIBLIIIHNVIT OY SHZIIIO6INI DI•RICET.
An adjourned meeting in furtherance of this much
to-be-desired object was held on Thursday at the
" King's Arms." The meeting was merely of a formal
character, and consequently only a few person. at-
tended.—Mr. W. Ffooks announced that he had ac-
quainted Mr. Digby that an adjourned meeting was
to be held on Thursday, and he had received from
that gentleman • reply to the effect that he had felt
it desirable to communicate the wishes of the memo-
rial/Ca to those who would succeed bin' in the estate;
and until he had received their reply on such an im-
portant matter, he could not definitely state what
course he should pursue. He hoped, therefore, that
the meeting would be adjourned. This was, of course,
at once agreed to, and the postponement was until
the 13th October, when it is hoped the decision in
this most important matter will have been re-
ceived.

ANCIEFT OMAR OF FORIXTERA.—DUriIIR the pest
two or three months several young men of this town
have conceived the idea of establishing in Sherborne
a Court of this honourable and ancient order. flay.
lug at length obtained such promisee of support as to
induce them to establish a Court, Monday evening
was fixed upon for that purpose. The ceremony of
initiation was performed by brother George Walker,
C.R. of the London United District, assisted by bro-
thers John Slade, (8.) Bryan, Hine, and Cox, of the
court "Yeovil's Pride," No. 3,024. Seventeen mem-
bers were duly initiated into the "hidden myste-
ries" of Forestry, and ita officers (eight in number)
having been chosen, the new "Court Digby," No.
3,269 was declared to be lawfully established. The
newly-made brethren, with their friend,, numbering
some 30 persons, then sat down to a substantial sup-
per served up by the hostess, Mrs. Tompkins, after
which the chair was taken by brother Walker, sup-
ported by brothers Fussell, C.R., and Chant, 8. of
the Court Digby, and brother Cox, of Court Yeovil's
Pride. The duties of vice-chairman were most edi-
t:otll performixi by brother Slade, S. of the last-
court. The usual loyal and complimentary
toasts were duly honoured, and some excellent re-
marks were made by the chairman and vice-chairman
on the benefits the order had conferred on those of
its members who had been overtaken by unforseen
calamities, and who, by • wise discretion, hi=
into its fends a =all weekly sum, which es
them to obtain relief in sickness. and • handsome
sum on the death of a husband or wife. The health'
of the brethren present from the Yeovil Court were
drank, and acknowledged in a neat speech by bro-
ther Slade. The chairman's health. And that of the
newly-made brethren of the order, "The Press,"
and other toasts, were severally given and responded
to, intermingled with song and sentiment, and a very
pleasant evening was passed.

--
Smoutaa Rwevutir opLour Juvrimar.—On
Saturday evening Mr. Pollard, silversmith, of this
tOee, discovered that he had been robbed during the
day of three gold chains, three bracelets, • pair of
sarrinip, • pur of sleeve studs, an antique seal, and
a ring set with pearls and rubies. The property was
valued at £3O. Be at axe gave information to our
active superintendent Lewis, who, finding that
suspicion lighted on a woman living at Longburton,
who was swereted of having stolen a couple of
portmonnaiss roan Mr. Ellis'', bookseller, lir °cured •
much warrant, and in company with Mr. Pollard
and Mr. Eifia proceeded to I==ton, to the house
of Job Bow, • labourer, for Mr. Coll'
This was searched without effect; when a nesisabo:.
called attention to the fact that one of the daughters
hod been in the garden, and on the Superintendent
looking about he discovered a place where the earth
appeared to have been recently disturbed. He
moved the soil aside with his foot, and about six
inches below the surface discovered an apron in
which was found the whole of the articles above
enumerated. Although, through the vigilance
of the superintendent, the above property was
recovered, Mr. Pollard is still a loser of the following
articles via., • dianiond ring, pair of gold oaring"
tops, and a miniature and hair from a bracelet.
Old Bow, his wife, and one of his daughters were
at once brought into Sherborne in custody, and on
Monday were brought up before Robert Gordon and
W. Anton!, Esqm, at the Townhall, which WM
&mealy crowded. When the prisoners were called
up the husband, a respectable-looking. man, clad in
• new suit of black, appeared supporting his wife,
who was so overcool* that it was thought she would
taint • one of her daughters also threatened to go off in
bysteeies. The wife gave her nem* as foronsa, and the
daughter (a good-lookmg, well-dressed girl,) as A an.
The evidence having been concluded on the above
"image, the prisoners wee thee charged with steal-
ing • portmannie from the shop of Mr. James Ellie,
stationer, an the Parade. Mr. Ellis deposed al" the
prisms, Janina Bow came to his shop last Friday
memo& when she pirchased some writing paper '
and a stamp. Amongst other articles exposed
for naleTuila counter were ax potintonneisk of •

similar description to that now produced, and which
he identified as his property. Saw it on the counter
before the prisoner came in, but mired it and another
also after she had left. Prisoner was alone when she
came into the shop. Superintendent Lewis deposed
to finding the purse produced in the bundle. SOMO
of the jewelry was inside it. Should not imagine
that the apron had been under the ground long, as it
was perfectly dry when he took it up. All the
prisoners resolutely denied any knowledge of the
affair ; and were fully committed for trial at the
forthcoming Quarter Serious. The female prisoners
were conveyed to Dorchester on Tuesday morning,
but bail was accepted for Job Bow, himself in £4O,
and two sureties in .1:20 each.

Cira•Dirroce.—On Wednesday, the 2Sth
a sudden death occurred in this parish. It appears
that Mr. John Deane, of Ridge Farm, gave to his
labourers the usual harvest home supper. John
Davey, one of his labourers, after partaking of the
bountiful supply, was observed to look drowsy, and
he was advised to lay down in the hayloft. The
party having broke up, some of his fellow-workmen
went to look after him, but finding him apparently
in a mound sleep, they left him. Next morning they
discovered that their poor companion was dead. He
was about 45 years of age, and has left • wife and
family to mourn his loss.