The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1874-08-11 00:00:00

BRIDPORT.

FIRE Canaan lir a li-16-117—.117:—irr—.10n Monday night a
gentleman staying at the Greyhound Hotel expressed his
&sire to smoke a cigar in his bedroom, but was told by
Mrs. Bullen that it was not allowed. He retired to rest
about one o'clock sleeping on the third storey', his bed-
room window facing the street. Absut six °clock in the
morning Persons passing saw the curtains on fire. An
alarm was given, the sleeper was awakenel, and, with the
assistance of a roan who works on the premises, the burn-
ing substance was thrown out if the window. So fierce
was the heat that the glass in the window was cracked.
It appears that on going to bed, the gentleman lit a night
light, and placed in on the demising-table ; it is suppose.,
that having burnt down, it ignited the covering, which
was burnt, as well as the toilette cloths, tke. The amount
of diunage is LI This casualty shows the need for caution
in placing night lights.
MlsTaniutn ROIMERT 131.—Monday, being Bank
holiday, nomt of the shops were closed. Mr. G. Richard!,
baker, of Rastetreet, with his family, went to Eype
mouth. The family left at half-past three o'clock in the
afternoon, and Mr. Richards about an hour after. Having
secured the premises, he gave the key into the
.rhargc of
Mr. Hussey, living next door. About nine °awl; the
family returned. tin Mr. t 'harks Richards ;ming to bed,
he noticed one of the drawers partly open. Gn examination
it was discovered that during the afternoon gold and
silver to the amount of CZ bad been stolen. Nothing
else was miesed, although a gold ring was left iei the
drawers, and there was a watch in another drawer
untouched. The police were at once communicated with
and the premises examined, but nothing was out of llace,
the doors and windows were ad fattened, no footprints
could be discovered, and with all the vigilance exercised it
could not be aseertained by what means the thief or thieves
gained access to the house. Entrance might have been
obtained through the window of the bakehouse, where a
pane of glass was broken, through which one could reach
to unfasten the window. But, this window faced an open
passage, public to the neighbours, and we can scarcely
Ithagoie one daring enough to run such a risk of discevery,
or if it were dew that the thief or thieves got through '
Cbc window and back again %Shan't being seen. It was&
very neat robbery, whoever committed as the window
hash been fastened again, and everything left as it was
found. Much sympathy is exert:sued for Mr. Richards,
who has lived in the town for very 'many yeast, and is
much rexpected.
Maltßisni Or NM A3Mili KnialiT.—On Tuesday Morns
ing was soletunisial the nuptials of Miss Annie Knight,
fourth daughter of Mr. John Knight, of the Bull hotel,
Bridport. to Mr. James Rowe, M.R.C.V.S., of Dorchester.
The bridal party left the Bull hotel shortly after eleven
o'clock, in three carriages drawn by greys, and proceeded
to St Mary's church, where a large number of spectators
had assembleL The marriage ceremony was performed
by the Rev. F.. J. L It. Ifenelowe. The bride was given
away by her brother, Mr. William Knight,the bridesmaids
were 31ist Ally!, Knight and Miss Rowe, whilst the mike
of " best man • was assigned to Mr. John Rowe, and those
present besides were Mrs. Knight, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Rowe, Mr and Mrs. Ellswood Heat, Mr. John Knight,
Jun., add Mr. Writ. C.mway. The bride was elegantly
attired In • white silk ilrasa. trimmed with satin and real
Honiton lace, white tulle fall, with wreath of
blossoms and jasmine. The bridannaids wore dress.. of I
white grenadine, striped with cerise, white tulle falls
with bunches of blossoms to match ; and altogether it wa,,
as the on-lookers said, a very "pretty wedding indeed." ,
At the conclusion of the ceremony the party returned to
the llull hotel, where a nyherthe tirp'root, was PrO",11.1. I
to which about twenty sat down. At one o'clock the
bride and bridegroom left for llfras'.unilw, amidst the
hearty good wishes of nil assembled. The wedding presents
were very numerous, and MOM Of them very costly, but
not the least valued le the bride was a chaste silver sugar
basin, presented her by the servants, by whom she was
inueli beloved. During the day the bells of St Mary's
rang merry peals In honour of the event.

ROYAL OAK FRIENDLY SOCIETY.
This society has been established for half-a-century.
Its memben pay ls. per week. is. Per year for the doctor,
tid. iser year for the eecretary, and on the death of a
member each one contributes UM shilling, anal on the
death of a member's wife GI., as a funeral donation. I.3st
year the society numbensl 23S paying mesubers„ gad
divides in cry tao years. The anniversary dinner was held
M the Drill hull on Tuesday afternoon, and a 'suit
L. this as
th,v 4;vujiy, year there was a goodly 1111 l ober preseuL
host Sonlh7uf the Royal Oak bas, provid.l an excellent
dinner. The chair %NA LAO. IT Mr. C. Tucker (the
Mayor) and the sire-chair In. Mr. James l'atten (chginatat
of the committee), and there were present : Mr. I.
Ilounsell. Mr. C. Ballet', Mr. 11. Cooke. Mr. W. Vickery,
Mr. 11. Bridle, Mr. I. Northoxer. Mr. I Northoscr. 31r.
W. Woodward, Mr. G. Ralson, Mr. IV. Budden. lir. fl.
Garner, Mr. S. Slade,r Mr. T. Knight, Mr. B. ilansferd.
Mr. F. Patten, Mr. W. Morn. Mr. T. Gilehrist, Mr, J.
Shepherd, Mr. T. Cox, and many other:. Gram: was said
by the Chairman.
After the repast. the Cnsiatims propos,' the loyal
toasts most cordially, and they were drunk with three
times three.
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Tha party beeame very norial, and the fragrant weed
WWI now introdiwed and emoked with great ge.t. Toueh.
ing the forth...ming distribution of the funds, the Cum
a.
lt V 4 hoped the members would rougnise Home rule:
and cern' the Inelle3 home to their wives—(applause and
laughter).
Soup were given by Mr. T. Nortlower, Mr. W. Worsl.
ward, mar.. Mr. T. Knight, Mr. T. Cox, and Mr. M.
powelL
The CHAJIMAN propelled the health of Mr. t'. T
Raualeu, of Wykeg Court, a gentleman who had always

taken great interest in the club, and in everything eon-
nerted with the welfare of the town. With the toast he
coupled the name of Mr. T. Remisell, President of the
chili, a gentleman following in the footsteps of his
honoured father--(applanse).
Mr. T. 1101'Ner.u. responded, and oleeryeil that in his
early days his father took an active part in everything
for the wssl of the town, and held nut the right hand ..f
fellowship to all. A better kther never lived, awl now,
althowth CI year. of age he took met interest in the
properity of Itridisirt. For himself he Witi delighted to
attend such gathering,. hoped to !lye among them many
year., awl twit e as worthy of their respect as his father—
(—Telt applatt.O.
Song by Mr. S. Slader
The Commits proposed "Succemi La the Royal Oak
Friendly Society." For many years lie bad been an hon.
memls•r, awl he believed he woo one of the trustees, no
some time ago lie 11.2.1 C3llOl no to I.sik into the affairs of
the soeiety, and he found the account well kept, and the
rules good and clear, so that there wax no wowler the
society twit pro•pered. Attr reference to the late Mr.
.Isliii 'orni.h. lie propose,' the toast, coupled with the
name of Mr..hunes Patten (chairman of committee), who
• ably performed his iluties tapidause.)
Mr. Pangs mi.' he was pleased to say the society was
in such a prosperous condition, and he hoped it would
long continue on The annual statement of accounts
showwl—Reeeil,t4: ADIMIIIt of cash in Satill2S bank,
August O. 1973. 4:7:0 Ilk. Rd.; contributions and entrance
fee, during the year, DON 1:4, 9d. flow, forfeits, Oc..
£7 Us. 141. ; Honorary Members, £9 2s. ; interest from
May. 1973, to August, 1974, .C3l 17s. &I. ; total.
LI 47,9 17, 4d. l'ayments : To members sohl out.
• 13,. •. on death of seven members from the funds,
.C• 27 li.; member., two years each, at £59.. Std.,
• 2A. ; four member. one year each, at £2 Ila 3.1.,
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