The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1874-12-22 00:00:00

I.ItRPAH,4TNNS FOR CHRISTMAS.

The preparationria festive season" in Ihm-hester
have never been more tasteful ana abundant than :at the
present time. All who have the maim ad,4 lark n•lthing
of the luxuries of life, and the poorest, we J.c.t.c win
experience SOUP) of the pleasure which plenty aflorea
rho weather is seasonably c 14. but the aged and the
needy will find it inclement and withering if unmitigated
by the buena, of the benevolent. Christmas provisions
and Christmas pnasad.; fill our chops; Christmas decora-
tions are seen in every Mit-lions ; and we cannot do
better, posaibly, than, catching add, homour of the time,
indicate the salient features in the various sl.eo,
At Mr. Lingo, the County House, as disp.lit-yea thr
most attractive manner, very handsome •• Maticha.ter
tenter," mounted, glass, and other inkatands ; mounted
cigar stands, diger, Cases, meerschaum pipes,-&c., for
smokers : a spitaid,:d assortment of work boxes, multi-
licent gilt-mounted eucchnia, card, and other cases;
handsome tourists' writing cases, icalher despatch cases
from tea to t 5 ss. ; fitted reticules, the "Royal"
and "Brighton" reticules (very handsome); a euverl,
assortment of bromo taiLaS. %%MSS, &c.; handsome ivory
carved paper knives; ladles end gentlemen, card cases,
in various designs; • large stock of gilt goods ; also book
slides, ladies' bags, ay.. In games all may ha suilsal, for
hme are De La Rue Pt Co's newest pattern playing cards,
Bezique, kc, with a variety of other useful and handsome
articles, the largest stock in the West of England, to
enumerate which would Ice the work of more time, and
occupy more space than we can now afford. We may acid
that Mr. Ling has a very large assortment of illustrated
gift and ether tcoka for the amusement (af the little folks,
besides a quantity.Cf trocla for "older heads." All and
everything that can be dc.ii4 In a bookseller's and
stationer's establishment can be Obtain. d cf Mr. Henry
• . .
Ling, County Home.
Mr. J. Foster, on Gambill, display, as usual a sanely
Christmas novelties in the boolualling and stationering
business,

-1117. J. Russell, of High East-street, in the same line of
business, has a very nice assortment of goods, as attractive
as we have seen for a long time, and his establishment is
well worth a visit from those who require handsome and
inexpensive articles for presents at this festive season.
Here etc displayed beautiful albums; isomer very nice
Halms in beau, eouds, such as pen wipers, watch pockets,
needle books, ric. liert too are book slides in great
variety; handsome work.' Alyce, .d.audkrucliief, and other
boxes: miniature tea sets for eblldrio • curl vasisty of
games, also Binks's patent spectogrsph Chiltlrtm com-
mencing to draw, a stock of- writing defiles, laktigs'
reticules, purees, ix. Also ledger and account books, anj
a variety of fancy goods too numerous to mention: • 'Nil
, will suffice, and all who call on Mr. Hassell will be
courteously shown and sold any of his varied stosk.
Messrs. Browning Bros., in High East-street, display •
nice assortment of scalds in the bookselling and stationery
business. Here are gift books, boos marks, illumina-
ted texts, cards, Ac.; scrap, photo, and other album.;
also some fancy picture books for the amusement of the
little ones. Htfe too 11:tii ! ?mindl cases,inkinendal, fancy
g boxes, perfunie, be. e wherewith to enjoy a nice
cup of tea or mffee tisn Ist obtained at this establish-
'
sent, as Messrs. Browning are agentS fur Messrs.Cassell's
tea sad coffee.
At Mr. Hennalis furnishing and upholstery
meat
on Cornhill is all that can bi e wished n inch en
coni,tinhnseat. flue are µMA rery nice peter inachie
gads ; useful inuouits for smokes., sumcistsng of tolpeco
box, cigar, spill, and match holder. and en asie cop fana•
Innet, this is very handsome: isagniicent dressing coati
and work boxes era suite, Japanese work beteg, nice assort-
ment of Pioleum wash stand backs; large ash suite decor.
ated with tulip wood, the snite complete, the waslutand
being decorated with Minton tiles, in the )set; small
jatry girandoles, hand mirrors, tic. and a variety of fancy
az ire, and designs and materials for fret
cutters,
for en-risen:rant during the Chustnias holidays.
Altogether me Manna's dock is not to be excelled in
the West of England. '
At Mr. .1. Robinson's Inetle faltfelA, LCILLI!!, if every ,
instrument that lovers of music can dash's from is ku.1.1
whistle, or a Jew's harp, to • ehurrh urges', 'snide, every •
description of 111U4i, at reasonable prices. I, addition bi
these he hes a very nice display of Christmas cards,
sachets, phota albums. dr. Also an assortment of
adore') services and prayers.
• taisf regery's Berlin wool and toy repository is the
next in order, pie b. describe all the nice things for the
little ones or the earful mticles for indostrious young
ladies would he work bf •topodcralle labour and
time; suffice it to say that in kbr Owe. c-n
he obtained everything that can be desired in tire toy me
fancy business. Here one fall have dolls as log as two-
year-old 'mines mechanical toys of every description In.
eluding some very nice waltzers ; glove, card, and other
cases, all kinds of games, playing cassia, and boards, an
insinesso stock of Christina"' tree ornaments, which, as we
said *boss, to describe will be impossible. We would
advise all she base elkildrrn either cross or good tempered
to pay Miss ()reentry* tisit, fur good children will be
amused end cross ones Made lim.py by lele,tion of toys
from this " AI ultrun in Pim. establishment
Mr. G. Pouncy'silld Curiosity Shop in bontli-streut cum.'
next in order of notice; but the sterling value rf•the
articles of antiquity and vertu at this establishment cart
only be appreciated by those who have been so courteously
shown them as ourselves. It is not too much to say that
his collection of works of art—old Bristol, so uareqoarked,
Worcester, Chelsea, and other China, Ac cannot be
excelled or even equalled out of the metropolis. We can.
lot describe them, but no article deserves Nuclei
menu.", vir-, a clock containing In bells, which will play
eight 'Mourns tunes by tho ordinary striking power.
Visitor. to Dorcheate, :Co and spend an hour at Mr. G.
Pouncy's 01,1 Curiosity :shop ; bet remember, takes spare
FAO note in your pocket!!
In the confectionery art Mrs. Bosses estel.Lhinent
at Condon stands A 1., being the oldest estaldished is. the
torn. Mere every delicacy in her bnliness• may be
obtained, Muluding crystalized, French, and other fruits
and lowers, Ilirtrstion cosaques, bonbons, musical and
Itimmelre lest sainted cigars, various games including
Mimeo and Juliet, dr_ together With e very large assort- .
meat of christroas trees and ornaments fos wee. Here. •
tor, may be olnnined the very best of bride, twelfth, min
other nkes, and every article that can be desired at such
an .mblislunent.
Mr. Herrin/ern has lately succeeded to the business
cinTica on for many years by the late Mr. Woolston, and
he fully maintains the reputation of that establishment,
for here can be obtained every description_of confectionery
wedding and twelfth cakea In his toy de.
t
also a Teri handsome' display of dolles don: Uses

MON•imiNii

Chinese and ether lanterns, imitation fruit and birds, scent
fountains. (quite a novelty), Christtuas tree and other
ornaments, dc.
We now isass on to notienr,the dealer.: in "selostantials,"
I,4,M:said enough of "toy an I fancy." Ai we are on
I: ,rundi (et). a chit to •4onihitl Tea Ware-
•e." of which :in. Last is the prineitra liere i,
sl an unlimited nmulter of goo,l tllinita for endlem
Pllm Puddings and nice cake,. The ta•teftil
manner in which her window i• oleeeratel reflects meat
cnanzel. soil it ecrtlinly st sal first ~f the
shop wind 8W flee JrZt:Blfli in the town. Mrs also
in...ent for W. and A. Glltrey, fil choice wines and spirits and
no doos,t many a hear: will ho cheered at tin, festive
season frotu her stock. All that is nnoli .4 this estalr
Hallman ein be obtained.
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Pasving dowa high Eset-street on the right is Mr. J.
Warren, who has a very nice display of "Christmas
cheer." If Ire too on Saturday in 'min, were exhibited •
quantity of prime, welltattel pork, nail the reputation
Mr. Warren has wen as a vendor of "sweet" meat was
filly maintained. Ile oh 'wed two pigs fatted by Mr.
Warren, of Netherbury ; six by Mr. Richard Greening. of
Wynford Ea'rie ; and 14 others by various breeders. Next
mite the old-established firm of
klessrs. Ensor and Co., and here waa an excellent dile
play. Oressing the road we ralllo to
Mr. C. Parsons, who exhibited his gissils to the best
advantage. His window was very tastefully decorated
and here we were forcibly reminded id' the benefits and
blessings science and free trade has conferred mem us. In
his window was exhibited the cony of an advertisement
that appeared in the Loaf.. Goiette in December, ltPh
giving notice to the "people of quallty " that a small
! parcel of tea had fallen Into the hands of a private person
and would be sold at 30s. a pound. On the OPPOSite ALIO
was recorde I the fact that through the opening of the
Sues Canal, ikc., we were brought within a comparatively
few days of our Indian Empire and lhjn, the great tea
griwing countries, and instead of that ver; necessary
article being 30s. a pound, "good Souelning" coalil los
obtained at Mr. Parsons establishment at 2s. per pound !
Ilere too were large quantities of necessaries for pl
puddings, fke., fine currants from 3b1., raisins from 11d ,
together with a quantity id Turkey figs, Muscatels &co,
snaking altogether an excellent show.
Pasting diwn the street on the opposite side was 3lesars.
Wright and SJII'S Establishment (late Mr. T. Bennett).
Here was a very large assortment of groceries, kc., such as
is required at this festive season. On Satiartiv morning
the reputation ot this '' pork establishment was fully
maintained. for Moser.., Wright exhibited about 40 clean.
healthyslooking, well-fatted pigs. Twenty-three were
fatted by Mr. Groves, of Mageston 10 by Mr. Maher. of
Milton, Bridport ; 3 by Mr. Darter; 2 by Mr. Ills, of
Winterhorne, and several others, making an excellent
show. Next mine

Mrs -t-!i;;;Itc-a.1-rop. and her window was tastebilly
decorated, and sorne excellent grapes and other fruit were
exhibited. Oppodte
Mr. Foot's ' British Workman" WWI window was
decimated, and a little below

Messrs. Style, James, and CO:6 wellicnown eitablish-
ment was full of good things, the window being also very
nicely decorates'. The name of this establishment is •
snyent guarantee for the quality of the goods. At the
bot in qf the street was
Mr. W. Bishop's shop, and here a .! roaring trade" was
done during the Satilisiay, for all kinds of good things
were displayed.
The 'meat show" took plare on Saturday morning,
Commencing with the "senior" tradesman we visit
Mr. .1. Fudge's shop in the Market House. Here there
was a magnificent show of pnme well-fatted beef and
mutton. He exhibited three heifers grazed by Mr. O.
Homer, of Adniiston ; two grazed by Ur. Creed, of bride-
water, two grazed by Mr. J. C. Foot, Beaulieu Wood. In
sheep; Mr. Fudge had some extraonlinary specimens,
amongst others were two fed by General Sir John Michel,
e. 8., and these were much admired; also some Down
wethers fed by Mr. groves; and Down ewaea by Mr.
T. A. Homer, of Tolpuddle. In addition to all this he
had several othwr beasts and sheep. and a fine calf fatted
by Mr. E I. Kindersley. Altogether Mr. Fudges was an
excellent show. .

Messrs. Lock and Son made a special show for Christmaa
of splendid ox beef. Three were spring and summer
grazed by Mr. H. Duke, of Wood*foril, and stall fed by
thatuselvei : one grazed by Mr. Creed, or lirbigwater ;
and 4thirs also grazed in tioinerset. Mes+ni. Lock ads*
had a rare Lao( old Goan tiethert grazed 111% Mr. G.
Homer, of Athelhanipton I some purehased at Mr. hihsule
Wimbonte ltepository Sale • and some very choice sheep
fed by Mr. IL (lenge, of Watenson, making altogether a
very attractive display. Returning to the Market
House,
Mr. T. Walden had a good show of dairy fed pork. 51
pip from the dairies.* of Messrs. John Parsons (Wolverton),
Hinsford (Shilvinghanipton), Styvey (Alton), dc. The
great attraction was Mr. Walden' extra fat pig, weigh.
lag :Mahn., winner of Lord Dighy's plate at the Dorchester
Agricultural Show. There was also a whole pig cored and
sleeked for a company in London, awl a large assortment
of well cured harm and bacon. Amongst his large show
Of cheese were those of Mr. Green. Littlebrely, which
took the .1:10 prize at the Frume Cheese awl Hotter
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Warren, a CharminAtkr, tahibiteJ two fat heifers
Peeed Is, herself, en 4 rJicb irere. etych a!lingctll, admit-
ted judges averring it wu the twat beet an Eno warkeL
She elso had one grazed by Mr. Cot, Hyde Vane two by
Mr. Harris. and one by Mr. Mellen's. Mr.. Warren had
three capital Down ewes fed hy Mr. J. C. Foot, of

Mr-.--tVightman hal three fat !miter+, one grated by
Mr. W. Coates, of Ilanttu.ni • ono by Mr. Phillips, of
Ottefori ; and one by Mr. Holland. Ile al., had 'tome
prime *ether mutton of his own fatting.
Mr. Trenchant had two heifers, grazed by himself,
tookal first clam ; *L UI s° SOC excellently-fatted
motto% a ii.ay t j,•• calf, and a little roasting pig, waking
a very nice dieplo. Luiving thi Market-Alum we go
next door to
Mr. J. 11. firwele establishment, ilere there were
between al and:Mclean, healtity.looking, pigs, at oleo so
any in the market. Six hat been fatted by Mr. C. Strong,
of Ilenville-lane ; five by Mr. Kini,muin, of Norris Mills ;
;lyre by Mr. litooper, of Rolworth ; and nutnerous others
ItErn dlattro.Li it„-eeders in the neighbourhood. In addi•
tion to his pork Mr. Ism i... ;co, very trim. beef and
mutton, showing two caplet Lt L fl, to.d Kveral sheep,
Crossing the &ad. '
Mr. Phelps had about 21 weli fatted pig.t. 'Lett me
fed. 11 Wr Cannon, qf Renville-lane; eight by Mr. C.
Strong, of the a.uie place; end the remainder by wnn
known breeders. In saitnin PholW bad IF
large lot of homacured hanis and loeoie, 1141sking a il'Ood
display. Returning to Iligh Fast-street,
Mr. C. Cox is first. Ile displayed two Devon heifent
from Mr. Cuff: one shorthorn heifer front Mr. Moody;
one Devon heifer from Mr. Major, Broaawneier; fire
knDown wothcrs purchased at Mr. Sm yonds's sale at
Mister-
; fat Lqubs from Mr. S. Vine, Limgbraly, In
WO Mr. Cox hioqt ?due (roe! Mr. Mitchell, Wedlock; ten
from linen zukplied le, Mr. Seymour.
My ; au4 141100 mo Mr. Jr. lhrmtplsr. broadmainq.
In addition to the eleare gr. cur loel quantity of prnue
hams, bacon, rte.. . . .

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Mr. 11a3 ward had a itice lot of moat, both Ifoef and
mott:.n.

In the game and poultry linsino, Mr. Mills shied Al.
having an immense stock of all kinds, whilst in the
Market-house was also a 2111A1 4161113 Y.
In tJ,e vegetable market a goes! trade was ,lone in
mistletoe. bully, ; whilst there was an abundant
oipp:y of excellsill ve,„,tietles. Fruit too, was very
plentiful. and. altogether, the presented a very
animated appearance nn latiulay -just as it sbetild do at
this festive season. Everyone seemed to have done his es
her utmost to make provision for the extra demand at
this time, and, judging (runs the appearance of business
nevem: en Saturday morning, all were amply rewarded
11?ihs a " mat. icg trade.:
DORCHESTER COURSINU ISEETIISO.
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Patron: Mr. W. E Bremer, M.P. Committee of amass-
ment : Mr. Hull. Mr. Paul, lir. Dunman, Mr. H. Warb,
wad Ur. Thresher. Plea Steward: Mr. J. R. Taylor.
1141al• l kir. J. ill. Slipper: .1. Porter. Hon. Sec. :
Mr. J..T. Rumor, Tx:haste',
The Pr DOLArrOrt tao# SrAlaa, for eight all-aged
greyhound& lintrance, .C 2 2/1 dad. Firs& a slicer cup
se4 £10; second,
itithards' Moo beat Mr. Farmer's Fairy.
Me. Mowlanis Mountain Daisy beat Mr. 'Thresher."
__Tentshzer.

Mr-.-13.71t7a—Magician beat Mr. Bannten's Betrarn.
Mr. Fudge'd Evergreen beat Mr. Thompson's Titania.

Mountain Daisy heat Ajax.
Magician beat Evergreen after two undlecideda

Mountain Daisy and Magician divided.
The Davos STAKES (Open). for eight &Bilged greybounda
Vntiamx, .42 2s. each. First, £10; second, XL
Mr'. Golitaippough's Cossin beat Mr. Farmer's Sir Charles.
pho.pime u 4 itylly liter (B.tt kirrisis) beat Mr. Paul
an Pretty Peggy M._
Mr. O. Morant's antrap ran • bre.
Mr. H. Spicer no Orphan Boy ran a bye.

Gossip beat Billy Boy.
Mantrap bast Orphan Boy.

Gossip and Mantrap dividoxi:
The DORCIICSTZI STAKES (Open), for eight puppies of
16.41 &trance .C 2 2a. each. Firat, £10; second, Li.
8541.144114 ns Favourite beat Mr. FAle's Neaten
Meriarth. •
Mr. Farmer's r mut= beat Mr. Paul's us Moslem.
Mr. H. Morant's The Mite ran a 144. •
Mr. Thompson's Ourrivor riz). a bye.

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Frauleln ran a by., and night coming on Mite and Survi-
vor did not run, and the stakes were divided, hitlf to
Fraulein and the other moiety to Mite aa.l merriyee.
The TILAINOTON STAKES (Open), for four all-aged psi.
hounds. Entrance, CI Ile. 6d. each. First, .C 4 second
RI.
Mr. Parsons' Merriman against Mr. Ede'. East Wind.
Mr. Thresher no Oh Dear (late Cheer Up, Dear) against
Mr. H. Monne' Merry Heart.
fine did not allow of the.* stakes being run for.
This ineeting Or the Puddletown manor, by the kindness
of r. W. E. try fuer. M.P.. was fixed for Tuesday, but
the severe • treat of the preslcus Light prevented the
taunting comjag a, and it Wad galaiMilad a, diem
awaiting a change of weather. Main. and 'thaw haring
ar,eusstd during Tuesday night, several owners of
dugs ware y. 14.214054 next morning front Puddle.
town to come cm dtett niue e clock there MR
heavy fall of Snow, which male it tecertaiu whether
the coursing could take place, and prevented some of
the dogs fr,et appearing. However, %taut udd-day the
sun coming out for a short tinie cleared away
a good deal of the snow, and the judge, after trying the
ground. directed that the coursing should precee.L There
were plenty of hares, and the sport, taken on the whole,
wee very go,sl.
Litocztt those present were—Mr. J. Marriott, Mr.
Ilenrukta)..„ 16r Thompson, Mr. IL Ensor, Mr. Fudge,
NU., Mr. Paut'lln 4. 1.. Tr.lor, Mr. Hay Morant, Mr.
Palmer, Mr. Dorman. Mr. Walnen, Mr. Ifull, Mr. Chick.
Mr. buntbse, Mar., Mr. Lane. Jura.. sti..

WILTICO-lITIt.
Tar. Pon—An extra flil per week ix to he given to the
aged and infirm poor of the %Vey nth Union, after next
Board meeting. Mr. Chili:at, and Mr. Thomas proposed
at the last Board. The beef and pluimpudding
Milner ic riven to the Inmates of the House on
Ohristome

by and ch....leered to, a Yr Tuck, arelation of delsedfflit% to
whom he hl parted with his intense( In hit been.— Vim
Yearsley "wore that defendant hal said .• I owe you that kill
but Utie WWI defile! be gletemient —natal, not haring brought
hi!! bonk•. the pee 1,01 ad junto l.
0. Carr•r Aroa.l.l —This was a Judgment summon,
Defendant hut fonneriv lived In Weymouth and there worn
other Jadgmenta nanin.t him ; hot ‘i Internet that some at the
other creditort had not found him out.—Plaintiff mad ha b•lf
had a urest dwd ,d trouble in IWO WO( to different stations to
thecover where defendant W.tl At work Ito had nnee paid
ES 164 94 1 his debt, when plaintiff :r.f • fuld4mo.t airldn't
him, with order for cm,mittil In default. —tinkered to be
committed for IS days the order to be 'upended If defendant
paid lea a month.

PORTLAND.
DIA= OF Al OLD felianivivv.--On To seennight.
Mrs. Hultman aged 95, died at Fortune's WelL
CIERNB ABBAS.
Statics or SWARD Soan.--On Thursday • Service
Of Song illustrstive of "Christiana," the second part of
But:WAWA "Filgrim'e Progress" given in the Gongre-
rational Chapel. the choir giving the intudc and the Rev.
D. Thomae the connective readings The service
illustrated moot of the principal events in Christiana'
journey. Mr. Henry Derriman ably accompanied the
music on the harmonium. A collection was made to
purchase new lamps kc.., for the chapeL There wag •
very fair attendance.
GREAT TOLLER.
A LOFF. OF Merrne. --Miring the night of Saturday, '
the 11th net., Mr. Heor:e NVallbridge, of iether King-
combo Farm, had a capital horn ewe killed and partly
carried away, ant if the sheep stealer or stealers had not
been disturbed, there is ress.in to supteete the whole would
have been removed. Mr. Wallbridge was on the farm on
Sunday morning, and hearing the cry of a lamb at '
remote part, he proceeded thither. and found portions of
a dead ewe--the only one that had a lamb. The two tore ;
legs were skinned, the head half cut off, whilst the two '
hind quarter+ had been carried away. A few months
back, Mr. Fooks, of Tiler Mille, lost a cheep: it was
thought at the time the :minuet had strayed, but three
weeks afterwards the akin and entrails were found
between Tiler and Fowerstork. The police are on the
alert, and if the offenders are caught no doubt the
ptiniehment they will receive will lye severe, and act as •
warning to others