The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1866-08-28 00:00:00

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Priam; Wrong AIM Mmam.s.—ln October last
an Hanoverian brig ma ashore at Charlton Bay and
a good deal of litigation *roes out of it. It seems
that there was an amount between Mr. Walker, the
auctions, r who sold the vessel, and Mr. Vandenburg,
the Hanoverian oonsul, respecting the ill-fated vessel.
Accordingly, Mr. Walker summoned Mr. Vanden.
burgh to the Axminster County Court for the amount
due and obtained • verdict Last week • ketch,
called the Industry, belonging to Mr. Vandenburgh,
entered our port and was taken possession of by the
county court officer, who left • man named Joseph
Hitchcock, of Axminater, on hoard in possession.
On Friday night last this man wee taken violently
ill and Dr. Skinner, who warn sent for, entertained
great fears that the symptoms were those of cholera.
Accordingly, the man was removed to the hospital at
the end M the Cobb, provided for the purpose, so
as to prevent as much as possible, the infection
being canted into the town. About two boors after
another man, also in possession of the vessel, was
taken ill in the same way, and great arxiety sal
excitement were experienced throughout the town.
We are happy to be able to state that the attacks
were violent diarrhma, and not cholera. Great praise
is due to the Mayor for his tact and personal atten-
tion throughout Friday night and Saturday—using
every means for the sufferers' well doiog. To
Sergeant Batty also, the sufferers and the public are
much indebted. The men are now doing well, and
are able to be removed to their homes.

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Mr. Carter, Mr. S. R. Atkins. Mr. Hicks, Mr. What.
son, Mr. Tamer, Mr. Griffis, Mr. Ward, Mr. R.
Young (assistant bon. sec.), Mr. Wheelie, he., ha.
Mr. Baxszrr read the report for the pest year,
from which we sitting the following
The committee of the Salisbury Literary and
Scientific: Institution beg to submit to its members the
following report of the past year's proceedings.
" The committee have devoted considerable attention
to the Library, to which 140 volume, have been added
during tbe past year. The appreciation of this course
by the 'members is shown by • largely increased tame of
books—the number circulated being 4,152.
" The Reeding Room bat been well attended, and
some new magasines have been plaaed on the table. A
treat improvement has been effected in the lighting and
ventilation of the room.
" The committee again refer with satisfaction to the
success attending the Penny Readings, the result show-
ing • pet profit of El 7 18.. 6d.
The following lectures have been delivered daring the
Session:-
1865.—0 ct. 11.—Rev. .1. B. Owen on Men* It.
types, to."
Oct. 26.—Rev. H. Christmas on "A Personal visit
to the 8.,11n Chamber of Asia.'
1846.—Feb. 28.—Mr. Geo. Grommith, "The World be.
hind the footlights."
'The eons 'suttee finding the lectures so badly attended ,
determined on supplying their place by giving • concert '
of • superior character, on the 18th of April. Mears.
C. J. Head, and J. R. Riebardion kindly undertook the
mansgenient, and the following eminent performers
were engaged Westbrook, Kiss Franklin, Mews.
Renwicke and Pettit. Although the result wee a lose
to the funds of the institution, the committee see
pleased to say that it appears to have been gt. erally
appreciated.
"The committee beg to acknowledge the 4cable
services of those ladies and gentlemen who ki odly waisted
at the Penny Readings. and would especially throat Hr.
C. J. Read, and Mr. J. R. Richardson for their able
management of the concert.
The committee have been invited by the School of
Science and Art to give attention to the desirability of
providing jointly a building suitable to the requirements
of both institutions. A sub-committee has been sp.
pointed to confer with the School of Art committee on
the subject, and it is hoped the period is not far distant
when so great • boon may be obtained.
"The Committee have altered the system of keeping
the accounts : by the new mode the receipts and expendi-
ture of each year will be more distinctly shown. To arrive
at this it has been found necessary to bring in only ten
months' receipts against twelve months' expenditure,
which causes • deficiency of 1:10 19s. lid."
Mr. Bessrrr also read the treasurer's annual
statement of account, from which it appeared that,
with • balance in hand last year, of £ll 416. Bd., the
receipts had moused to £122 se. 71d., inducting
£lOB Is. 6d. from honorary and other members.
The payments had been, hc., £272.. 68.;
reading.room, £65 ha. 98.; library, £32 Eis. Id.;
lectures and concert, £43 17u; penny readings,
£45 Eie. 168.; miscellaneous. £lB Oa 5t1.; leaving a
balance due to the treasurer as above stated of
£lO 19s. 11d.
The MAYOR moved the adoption of the report
and statement of account, and this having been
agreed to,
Mr. Mom proposed • vote of thanks to Mr.
Style for his services, and requested that he would
allow himself to be re-elected.
Mr. Wwroir seconded the proposition, which was
carried by acclamation.
Mr. STYLI, in acknowledging the compliment,
said he had felt an interest in the institution ever
since its foundation, and he believed that he had
been present at every annual meeting. He only
wished that they coil extend the advantages of the
institution. What they wanted was more room, and
he hoped that a great effort would this year be made
toobtainit. A movement had been set on foot by
the Committee of the School of %bow. and Art, in
which he hoped the oommittee and members of the
Literary Institution would cordially join, in order
that they might obtain for it a permanent home—
(hem, hear). Youths who were being brought up to
different trades in Salisbury laboured under a great
disadvantage, seeing that there were here fewer op-
portunities for in culture than in any other
place of similar size in the kingdom. As long as this
state of things continued, it would be a reproach to
them. Ile feared, however, that they would
be this to grapple with the work of former dames,
Az., until they had • suitable building of their own
—(hear, beer). He hoped therefore that them who
were like-minded with himself would make • deter-
mined effort to supply that want.
Mr. GRIFFIN Nall he had the pleasure of moving
• vote of thanks to their esteemed friend Mr. Bennett,
for his services during the past year, and also of pro-
posing his reelection as hon. secretary—(applause).
Mr. Itawsnis, who seconded the proposition, said
Mr. Bennett came forward it • time when the insti-
tution stood in gnat need of his services, and he
had Med thenloe of Mei secretary to the satisfac-
tion of all the inembere---(lear, hear).
Mr. Bzineerr thanked them for their kind feeline
towards hien, but regretted to say that for cart=
reasons he had been obliged to place his resignation
in the hand. of the oommittee. Of °puree he would
continue to perform the duties of the office until his
sooosesor had been appointed.
Mr. Waits, jen., moved, and Mr. Toms seconded
• vote of thanks to Mr. E. Young, the assistant
honorary secretary, and Mr. Youso suitably acknow-
ledged the compliment, and expressed his readiness
to continue to do everything in hie power to promote
the best interests of the institution.
Mr. Blintz= then read the names of the retiring
members of the committee, viz., Mews. Fitzsimons,
G. Harris, W. Style, Turns, Voiesy, Whitlock, Wells,
A. Williams, H. Young, Carter, and Watson. Some
of those gentlemen, it was stated, did not wish for
re-election, and the number was accordingly made
up as follows :—Mews. Carter, Watson, A. W illiams
G. Harris, Voisay, Verrirder, Wells, H. Young,
John Ware, Toms, R. Lloyd, and Chandler.
Tee CLIROY ORPHAN.' CORPORATION. —On On the motion of Mr. WHIATON, seconded by Mr.
Sunday week • sermon in aid of this institution was Hauls, Mr. Sydenham and Mr. Cookett were re-
proached in Salisbury Cathedral, by the Rev. Pre- ideated auditors; and Mr. Toomen than moved the
bendary Fraser, after which • collection was made, re-election of the patron president, and vim-presidents
amounting to £l7 7a. 614. of the institution, with thanks to them for their
past services, which was seconded by Mr. WAR, and
Amazes or Bumps Carta. —lt is a fact worthy torctod acciamottoo.
of notice that in the Salisbury and Amesbury Division Mr. S. R. Aram proposed • vote of thanks to 1
of this county, which comprises 70 parishes, not • the chairman, vice-c and committee, and
mangle prisoner has been committed by the magi,. mumand um formation of classesas
one
means of
,
extending the benefits of the institution. They
trams fur trial at the Anises or Qiertes Sessions
linos the month of February last, used to have a good French clam and • discussion
Crre Perri' BEIBIONS, Monday—Present: The olam, but es they were obliged to be held in the
Worshipful the Mayor, J. C. Wheeler, and F. Attwood, Library, they were subjected tooosatant interruption
Fora Robert Anderson, who said he was an engine and wets therefore dimontinued. The fashion for
flair, was brought up in custody, charged with being lectures bad amnia* and he doubted whether penny
drank on SataAay evening. He was li.und drunk Is mains mcaid motions to be to ottooottoo at they
tbo M°Mini. And was tam' bite misted,. but °lt stlit" had been. Bows inducement therefore mud be held
ditaiirra• Inthe crusting he was 6." ars" ln Sept.Coldow said the prisoner bad out to you man to join the institution. As they lad
aga. °sly jut, .
been "Aorta boo pot, hoc*, him commiocg no clam room at the institution be eaggested that
Werminmac for begging.— Fined Is. and oats. There PerbePe the ooinotttbto might be able to ebb"
suit-
was no ether Waimea. du room at a moderate rest in mote °thee Pod of

Tim agtrom. rtirrivrriga which occurred recently I
were highly summieful. The bursar in aid of the
funds of the Church school realised shout £BO. The
regatta on Wednesday took place in the presentee of
thousands, and the weather was all that could be de-
sired. First—a prise of 25 guineas, for yachts not
exceeding 15 tone (Thames niessurement)--first prize 20
guineas, second prise 5 guineas. Time, 65 seconds per
ion. The "eosins" was seven miles—three times
round,—making a total of 21 miles. Four yachts
started, and after a smart contest finished thus:—
Buccaneer (Captain Bayly), 12 tons, 1;
T. Moore, Teignmouth), 13 tons, 2; Electra
Mr. E. Turner, Dartmouth), 12 lons, 3; Menthe,
. Cotton. Exmouth), 15 tons, 4; Buccaneer winning
by five minutes. Seeond—a prize of 10 nova
for yechta or pleasure boats not exceeding 9
tons (t.m.) nate, 70 sees. per ton. Filet prize £7,
second £3. Twice round-14 miles. Four darted
Lepwing (Mr. Bretton), Exeter, 9 toes; Ida (Mr. T. R.
Arecott), 8 tons; Baby (Mr. B. Brett), 7 tons; and
Vixen. Lapwing led and kept her positice throughout,
winning by 4) minutes. Third—s prise of 6 guineas,
for spnt 'skit boats no exceeding 18 feet overhaul.
First prize £2 15i. second kl 155., third Cl. fourth 10s.,
fifth 6.. Distant* 7 miles. Four started—Lucy (Br.
J. Hodder), Champion (Mr. J. Fowler). Hero (11r. W.
Rugg), and Foreigner (Mr. W. Rugg). On getting
sizrier boat
... . overhauled
Champiouwent to the front, but being •
by Lucy and
the Fo-eigner. Lucy auerted her superiority on
passing the first mark.boat, and maintained that
; position to the close, winning by 16) minutes.
I The rowing matches excited great attention, and were
very interesting. The first notch was fora prize of six
sovereigns, to be rowed for by four-oared boats nos
exceeding 22 feet overhaul, belonging to Bridport.
Chidecek, Charmouth, Lyme, and Seaton and Beer.
First prize £3, second £2. third El. Two only started
—the distant place*, it seemed, not feeling disposed to
put in an appearance. The first prise we. won by •
boat belonging to Mr. John Hodder, of Lyme, and known
as Jeannette. The mooed was a boat belonging to
Mr. W. Rugg, of that ilk. Second—a prize .4E4, to be
rowed for by two-oared boats belonging to fishermen ;
not esmoding 15 feet overhaul. First prize 30a, wooed
254., third 155., fourth 10e. Six started, and the
Swallow, belonging to Mr. J. Hodder, was the winner.
The beaten boats were the Star (J. Cox), the Mary Ann
(G. Gash), the Dolphin (T. Phippin), and the
Gem (W. Curtis). Tho Dolphin was disqualified,
and the Genie crew broke an oar. Third—
s prize of five guineas, to be rowed for by two-oared
boats kept exclusively for hire, not exceeding 13 feet.
First prise El 10s., second £1 5.. third 1866., fourth 14c
fifth 10e., ninth 81. Five started, end the winner was
the Anal, belonging to Mr. John Hodder. The second
boat wa• the Ann (W. Wood), the third Blue Eyed
Maid (J. Seeger), the fourth Mar) Ann (G. Woodrow),
the fifth Creeping Jane (W. Wood). Fourth—z prise of
MY., for boats not exceeding 11 feet, to be pulled by boys
under 16 yean old. First prize 10s., second 6a, third
fourth 45., fifth 3a., sixth 2a. Six boats started, and
Mr. A. Hodder's Marian came in first, followed in order
by the John (J. Cdx), the Gloriaaa (Davidson), the
Gipsy (C. Rugg), the Talisman (W. Berry), and the
Custom (Moore). Daring the ruin a series
of amusement, took place on she exude, in.
eluding treacle-rolling, belllingling, jumping in
sacks, driving wheel barrows, blinded, climbing the
'reaped pole, he. But the crowning firsts, and thou in
which the interest of "the public" appeared to have
been wound up to comer* piteb,were the duck bent sad
the walking of • greased pole for • pig. Tom Curtis
was the hero of the duck department, and &magnificent
ducking it wee. His pursuers, in •• four-oared boat
without • coxswain, wore R. Curtis, "bow man" and
sole.appoieted duck catcher—who failed, however. to
6 "catch "—W. Curtis, W. Raffeld, and J. long. The
wim of 20e.eras fairly 'pined by the duck, who proved
6
6 himself an "artful dodger" of the highest order. No

powers of ones, so fUSb. as are, can do jeOtMs to
ifseT
that extraordinary harlenninade. To see the duck
"duck" in tins roost etoentrie of fuhions—to as. the

sose7pe—tik7M.ln the ni-oet frlaiii—fx;mei; of mind imagin-
able—to bear the laughter of the delighted public
—4O eontemplate the satire romp dag—wae *se of
the finest thing., most gentle of radon, you ever
"slapped your eyes upon," as the writer hereof was
mod credibly informed, and hi his mind believe*. To
see that " Oeplein of the Totem Packet," se be was
pointed out to the edmiringoe-lookere—to see him, after
various utility performers had essayed in esin—to see
him emerge from he °ebb, and clamber down the ride
of the "packet," and rush to the pole, and "walk" It
like • veritable Noodle, sad drop off, and liberate the
pig from its box at the end, sad fold the said piga.tlst
embrace —es if, pork, In any forte, was ther
object of his effeetione—to see all this was to are one of
the finest sights in the world, you may depeed up it.
A ball at the Assembly-rooms sosieluded the day a pro-
ceedings. The horticultural show took plasm esiTburaday
on the ?Warm* vowels, which were kindly thrown ems
by the Rev. Dr. Hodges.