The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-04-13 00:00:00

I

PORTLAND.

MILTON ABBAS.
THE Baron Ilambro has kindly presented earh of the
scholars, who are now leaving the villaie and have
attended the day or evening school. with a bible ; there
were 19 to receive them.

110 W TO DIMINISH A I:ALAIN-RAM—The authorities at
Portland Convict Prison send away to Woking many of
their sick prisoners, before they get too bad to be removed.
This is found at Portland Prison very much to diminish
the death-rate.
_ . . .

ST. JOHN'S enuacii. —We noticed on Sunday last quite
as change in the choir, and also in the organist, Mr.
Barrow presiding at the organ, and Mr. Ash leading the
choir, consisting of young boys, who for the short tame
they have had to practice sang remarkably well together,
both in time and tune, showing that with a little patience
St. John's choir will be second to none on the Island.
TUE MANDAMUS R6O. T. PKAII.C/L—IS Is stated that this
case will now certainly be heard in the Court of Queen's
Bench during Raster Term, which commences on Thurs-
day next, Mr. Howard being the solicitor for the prosecu-
tors, and Mr. Weston for the defendant; and that the
services of eminent counsel have also been secured. The
tenants of the manor are anxiosly looking for a decision
on the points in dispute in order that the compensation
loonies locked up since P.M7U may be distributekand the
matter finally disposed of having been so long in abey-
- . . . .

CONVICT NU AMILFS.-011 Tuesday morning two convicts
who were employed near the married quarters on the
Verne quarrelled and fought They were separated before
much mischief was done. On the same day the wife of
a sergeant of the 102nd was coming down the road
leading from the Verne to Fortune's-well, and meted a
party of convicts who were engaged on the road there.
As she was about passing, she says, one of them attacked
the warder and managed to get away his staff and break
it. After this he threw stones as large as a habY's head,
and the woman was glad to get out of the way. This
violence is the more extraordinary as they are generally
considered t'i be by no means the worst class of convicts
who are employed near any public place.
WARD C. PORTLAND STONE C•IIII.A.NT. —This WU a dispute
AS to the charge of Mr. John Ward for hauling rubble
stone. Mr. Ward charged .C 2 per day for six horses and
carts, and Mr. Short, manager to the raimpany, contended
that 1:11 Ills. 11. was the fair charge. By mutual agreement
the claim was reduced to CPI The case was submitted to
arbitration. Mr. R. N. Howard was engaged for Mr.
Ward, and Mr. G. Symonds, of Dorchester, for the Stone
Comp.iny. Mr. IL Richards, of thilbridge, Wizuborne,
auctioneer, was the arbitrator, and on Saturday last, the
arbitration was opened at the Royal Victoria Lodge
Hotel. Mr. Ward, Mrs. Ward, Mr. J. Hodder, Mr. Jesty,
Mr. Jolliffe, and several carters were called as witnesses
for Mr. Ward, and when his case was cot:l*foot, the
hearing was adjourned until Wednesday. It was resumed
on that day, when the defendants completed their ease,
and Mr. Howard replied on the whole. The arbitrator
reserved his decision.
1.0.0. T.— The Portland "Ark of Safety," 'all, held
their second social meeting on Thursday evening last
la were present, one initiated and four proposed for
membership. The lodge was closed as soon as possible
after initiation and the doors thrown open to the public
with sdmission free. when tea, coffee, and cake were
supplied very plentifully to all present ; after which a
capital programme was gone through, and all the members
who took part did so in good style. Between the pieces
oranges, sweets, nuts, tarts, buns, dm, were supplied, and
altogether • capital evening was spent The usual votes
of thanks were passed, and to Bro. Latty, L.D., to whom
the Lodge i 5 greatly indebted for the manlier in which he
got it up. The meeting was closed at 9.45 and all went
home feeling well sattstied with their evening's &nines-
moat lite expenses were paid by the brothers rind
I sisters of the lodge.

DEATH OP ANOTHER CONVICT.
A convict named William Mills, who is reported to have
been a member of the celebrated '' Long Firiti," died on
Sunday at the Prison. and an inquest Was held on the
body, on Monday morning, before Mr. IL N. Howard.
coroner, and the following jtrymen : Messrs. A. Pearce
(foreman), R. Brett, S. Rice, C. Hancock, W. Malone, E.
.1. Pearce. I). Pearce, R. Wallis, R. Purse, H. Smith, R.
Smith, and W. Jesty.
Mr. Clifton, the governor, was the first witness called.
He said deceased was received into the establishment on
2.2.nd December, INN, that he was under sentence of seven
years' penal servitude, 4.9 years of age, and of exceptionally
good character, lie was admitted into the Infirmary on
the Vth March. He bad never complained to the witness.
The sick convicts were seen by the Medical officer and his
assistant in the hall* of the prison. There were five halls
on one side, and two on another, the medical officer

,su.

remaining on one side and the assistant on the other. DaninlSO SZSCISO.
The deceased was first reported dangerously ill to him on Esther Saunders was summoned by Mr Henry .4 Conway for
Sunday morning, and he (the governor) wrote to the destroying fences on ids property at kstone, of the value of
deceased's wife, asking her to come and see hi.n. In the la.--Coundaluant said he saw defendant going through •
afternoon of the same day, he wrote again to say that he hedge In his field, trawling it down to the ground It was not
was dead. A convict could see • director whenever he the first time, and his carter had cautioned her. By its being
desired, for any purpose. Deceased put his name down to broken down his crop destroyed as It iota water into the
see • director on the 22nd March lasts and he saw one on field.—Defendant said she had never been there before —A boy
the 24th. He then asked to be allowed extra food, and named George Glllard "id he sac Mr. B."dnr. go acre.' the
was referred th the medical officer. If the medical officer ground one day la t week. Didn't apes* to her, as he eun't
recommended it on medical grounds. the recommendation hear her. lie aw her again im Tuesday, and told Or Conway
would be sent to the directors in Parliament- street, and it was Mrs Saunders. Ile oidy maw her going over the fence
in all probability the request would be granted. Without Br Conway did not wish fir any flue; but he wamel to put a
this there was no power to do so. If the medical officer 031' to the trespasa—The bench mulcted defendant in
admitted a prisoner to the Infirmary, he had power to'
order any kind of nourishment whatever; he had absolute
authority for the purpose.
Capt. Salter, the Deputy Governor, the next witness.
said he was In charge of the prison on the *2nd March,
when the deceased put his name down to see a director. 1
When deceased saw the doctor on the ffith, he was admitted
into the Infirmary at once.
David Herbert, • convict, said he was nurse-orderly in
the association ward in the Infirmary, and waited on the
deceased. Deceased complained of pains in his side on
being admitted, and said he had been overworked in the
quarries, which he believed ltad caused his illness.. His
pain increasolthe next day. Deceased was on half diet
till Saturday night, when he was put on pudding diet and
extras. His appetite was good,. and he ate all that was
given him. Witness heard him make no more com-
plaint/1 about anything. He died at 20 minutes past two
o'clock on Sunday. The difference between half-diet
and full diet was two ounces of meat and four ounces of
bread.
William Roupell, nurse-orderly, was also called. Ile
had a conversation with the deceased, who gave him to
understand that he was not astisfiol with his treatment
Ile said be was very low, was rapidly sinking, and wanted
more nourishment. He complained that the poultices
ordered to be renewed every four hours had not been
changed in the night Witness told the night nurse, svho
said there was no order for it. He then spoke to the
'doctor. who had them changed during the night. Deceased
asked for wine, that he might keep up till his wile came,
and it was given him. Ile sank rapidly after taking it,
and died on Sunday afternoon.
Francis Bernard, the assistant medical officer of the
prison, said the director's report was sent to the Infirmary
on the 25th March, when he was off duty, and Dr. McLean
was in charge in consequence of Dr. Askham being on
leave. The next day was Good Friday. which WM
observed as Sunday, the convicts not tieing sent to work.
On Saturday he examined the deceased, and at once
admitted him to the Infirmary. He was in curb a state
that if he had complained on the previous day he should
have admitted him then, for he was very bad Ile put
deceased on half diet, and a pint of new milk extra. Ile
had cough medicine and poultices every four hours, and
when witness found that they were not regularly changed,
he ordered the night nurse to change them at night as
well as day. The cause of death was inflammation of the
lungs.
The Coroner, in addressing the jury, amongst other
things, remarked that the ileceaseil could have mit his
name down amongst the complaining sick ; but he had
failed to iii, so, and, therefore, whatever result happened
to him from not doing so, he was alone to blame. Me did
put his name down to see a director, and the director
attended to his complaint immediately. but had no power
to alter the diet without the medical officer, but referred
the complaint to him. When the medical officer receivol
it, he at once sent for the man, and seeing lie was ill,
ordered him into the Infirmary at once. Not only so, he
ordered him at once into the Association Ward, where the
most dangerous cases go. This, the Coroner considered,
showed that every attention VISA given. During the tame
decoused was in the Association %Yard, he was Seen not
only by Dr. Bernard but by Hr. McLean. who did not
alter the treatment, thereby showing the treatment was
correct
The jury returned a verdict of "Died from inflamma-
tion of the lunga"

LOYAL GOOD INTENT LODGE OF ODDFELLOWS.
A supper to celebrate the success and prosperity of this
popular kdge of Odi'fellows took place on Tuesday even-
ing at the Crown Hotel, and was numerously attended.
Mr. E. I'. Philpots, M.D., presided, supported tY the her.
J. L. Williams (vicar of Longfleet), Mr. Councillor
Western, Mr. J. It. Philpets, Mr. J. W. Luff, Mr. If,
Philpota Mr. H. T. Trevanton, de. The vice-chair was
taken by P. P.O. M. F. A. Sharp, and there were present
besides-Bro. W. H. Sharp (secretary:, P.P.G.M.
P.P.B.M. Wilkins, re.. Reeves, N.G. lmber, and Bros.
Holmes, Train's, Paul, Curtis, de., de.
Host Bro. Boynton supplied a first-class substantial
repast, and on the removal of the cloth the usual loyal
and patriotic toasts were given.
The CHAIRMAN then gave '• The Bishop and Clergy of
the Dioeese" and he would add " id inisters of all Christian
Denominatione"-(hear, hear). All eho had read any.
thing of the Bishop of Salisbury must know that the
diocese was proud of him. As regarded the clergy, be was
able to congratulate them on having one of their number
present, and one whom they could welcome as a friend
and a brother -(applause). Throughout the town he was
universally respected, and the members of "Good Intent"
would respect him as au Odslfellow. He coupled with the
toast the name of Bro. Rev. J. L Williams-;cheersh
The Rev. J. L. WiLuAus in acknowledging the toast,
expressed great pleasure that it had been put so widely.
There was work and room enough for all, without those
petty distinctions which were sometimes made. After
they had alleviated all the misery they saw around them
they might light out their differences : but as it was he
preferred to work in peace and quietness -(mar, hear).
Bro. W. 11. SHARP (secretary) proposed the health of the
Mayor, Sheriff, and Corporation. Ile should liked to
have seen more of the Corporation present, so that they
might know a little of the society s work, which might
induce them to help in carrying it out.
Mr. Councillor M ESTERS responded. He assured them
that the Corporation were anxious to do everything to
their power for the well-being of the town.
The CHAIRMAN gave "The Army, Navy, and lteserve
Forces."
Bro. GALroN responded, and convulsed the company by
drily remarking that if the Naval Reserve were ever called
upon, 'they wouldn't go to hole."
l'.G. CURTIS gave "Prosperity to Good Intent Lodge
and expressed regret that they hadn't more honorary
members. The lodge, however, wa* getting on prosper-
ously, and they were still continuing to make member*.
Bro. SHARI' (Secretary) re.poni and stated that
iluriu,o the seven years ended the 23rd December last, the
lodge had expended in sick and funeral pay, and surgeons
fees, no less than .1:3.215 ss. API.
P. P. G. M. Senni prop. wed " Prosperity to the Manchester
Unity;' to which he asked their worthy P.G.M. Western
to respond.
Mr. WEsreits did so with a great deal id pleasure. In
doing so be spoke of the work being done by the Execu-
tive rommittee in revising their scam of contributions
and henentes in order to meet estimates' liabilities. They
had gone into • vast deal of statistical information, and
from the returns they had received they had formed a
data upon which theirs and any other Friendly Society
could act; and they had been stnving to get for the
members sick pay when they were old as well as when
they were young. On the lit of January the Unity
munhered 4:145/ members, whose contributions amounted
to 1:666,1466 Is. 9d. ; there hid I been expended r.te,ats
its. 4i. : leaving a balemee of 1:216,211 Ils. sil. to the
benefit of the Unity. The sick and funeral payments had
amounted to ic.i,gei,fifki 6s. ; but even this large
amount was not sufficient to meet their large out'
goings. Take the Unity as a whole there OM a large
deficiency according to th u estimated liabilities. And,
for this reason, the Executive were so revising their ecalew
as to diminish their benefits at one end and increasing the
benefits at the other. By this means they hoped to place
the Unity on a sure and firm bads. In so tieing they were
working for other sosieties as well as theinselves and he
believes' the course they were adopting was the best; and
if they beesuue solvent the others tout too. As regarded
himself he had wotked hard in their behalf, and he hoped
in his day he had ,lone some good. Ile hoped they would
all continue in their good work; and Good Intent as the.
largest lodge in the district ought to be proud of its.
numerical and monetary position-(applause).
P.G. CURTIS proposed •• Prosperity to the l'ooles
District."
P. l'.G. M. SHARI' re+ponileil. The Poole district was one
of the most prosperous in the Unity. BY the returns he
found there were 4,453 members, an increase of 259. Not
only had it increased in members but there had beem
equally gratifying results in their funds. Their receipts
were £30,991 45. 4.1. or an increase if 0.,313 Ills. :11, and
this was only during the time he had been C.M. Ile felt
proud of being Chairman over this great district and he
trusted that the young members would strive for the
honour of the presidency of the Poole district.
Bro. W. Funfogg proposed the Medical Staff of the
Lodge. Ile eongratulated then upon having two medical
, officers, while they only paid for gine. This was a great
advantage to Parkstone members who then avoided the
necessity of co g into Poole for their rushee! relief.
Mr. J. It. Pmurors briefly responded.
Bro. G. RKEY et said on behalf of the Parkstone member,
he begged to thank the medical officer for his attention.
The Vice-CrimituAN proposed "The Honorary Mom-
hers." They were always pleased to have honorary
membens amongst them; and he hoped to have more.
Rev. J. L WiLunis in responding expressed his sur-
prise that be was one of the only three hon. members of
their lodge. It was monstruu• in an important town like
peole with two railway stations and a tramway, and he
sincerely hoped to see it altered-Blear, and laughter/.
While appreciating the objection of the members to
extraneous help, yet it must be remembered there were
many et ceteras which the monies of the hon. members
would supply. He didn't iinspise a procession and
banners providing it was done in the right way, because
they must remember thoy were not very ornamental in
theemelves-(mughter). Ile did not therefore regard these
things as trumpery weaknesses. He congratulated Mr.
Western upon his excellent speech, and for the boldness
with which he had spoken of the condition of the Unity.
Ho had tackled the subject like a man and he admired
the respectful spirit in which Mr. Western had spoken.
Ile hoped to meet theta again on a similar occasion and
he should be infinitely disappointed if they leel not 1110 TO
honorary members-(heer, hear).
"The Visiting Officers and Brethren" was proposed by
N.G. !MIER and responilel to by P.P.G.M. WILKINS on
behalf 4,f the good Samaritsn Lodge, and by PALM.
WESTERN for the Philanthrophic ; Mr. Western remark-
ing that lie would challenge Poole against any other tows*
in England for the number of its benefit *ocieties, which
certainly *poke well for the provident habits of its inhabi-
tants. . _

'Ti; Rev, J. L. Wimt %NA prop,,ell. the " or the

Chairman "—they all knew hint and he WU 111,RMI MU&
as he was known —(applause).
The CHAIRMAN felicitsPly reoponded. Ile had dis-
charged his duties as surgeon of Gf..l Intent lAslge with si
great deal of pleasure :1110 satisfaction. He had always
haft their support and everything had been in unison.
Ile held the memhers in the highest estimation, and they
would always find him a (Milli ul frietol—(applause). Ilw
hoped he should have their prayers and good wishes that
no emir on his part in the discharge of his duties shoulmt
ever take place--Wheer4
Bro. TRAVF:RA proposed "Kindred Societies" ; to which'
Mr. Marnbull, of Court Unity and Bro. Sharp

responded.
The CHAIRMAN gave " l'utsbling officers of Lodges"
remarking that everything he could say of them was in
their favour—from the hboble Grand to the Tyler they had
discharged their duties satisfactorily.
Secretary SIUNIP replied, and the I Itsiewssi gave "The
Visitors, which was acknowledged by Mr. J. W. LI: pi, who
spoke of the great value of societies like these, and the
necessity of according to them the support by the residente
in localities where they exiNted. lie was going to shovr
his interest in them by offering himself as a 11101111.T_
thinking it was a duty to countenance them in every
possible way. lie encouraged them to go on awl peeper
—they were rendering good, not only to themselves, hut to.
the district in which they lived.
" The Press," acknowledged by our reprewntative,
" The Host,- and a few other plisuentary toad...brought,
the list to a lose. The meeting throughout was of a most.
gratifying character, awl the "Feast of rew.on, awl flow
of soul continued without a bitch to mar the pleasures of
the evening.

BOITRNENO
OP Ht ENING OF T NEw BILITHIHMOI.9.—On Hominy,'
evening a public tea meeting was held at the new
British Schoolrooms, Lansdowne-road, in celebration at
the opening of the schools. After tea the chair was
occupied by Vice.Ailintral Sir Janie. Sullivan,
who opened the meeting with a suitable addreas. Yr.
Henry Richard, Ml'., was the next speaker. He con-
the town upon the completion of the new
schools. and he splcc at some length on the education.
question. After alluding to the powerful class in the*
country who ',ought to mike education sectarian thou"
that was not the spirit of the Act of Parliament, he sleats.
of the squally piwerfial influence. at work, the object or
which was to withdraw the education of the people !nits
the hands of the priestlessl Re defended the dissenters
from the charge of within.; to bring about • godless ethics-
tion, and he expreesed his admiration of she working ot
the British and roreign School system. Mr. 'l'. Uuote,
the Rev. W. Jackson, and other gentlemen spoke, and the
meeting was of a very influential character.
_ .

EtserioN ov CONIIISSIONERS, —On Tocuday last Mr. .1.
McWilliam, chairman of tit° board, attended at the
offices and cast up the votes for the election of four
Commimioners in the place of Mews. Tuck, Sandat.s..
Webb, and Lowth. The voting was as follow., the four
that mentioned gentlemen being. elected :—Mr, E L
Sanctum, ; Mr. E W. Itebbeek, Tos Mr. C. IL AL
Paget, IN; Mr. P. Tuck, 3117 ; Mr. M. Webb, 241; Mr.
J. BeiggA, tin; Mr. J. Cutler, ; Mr. .1. Softlaw, 214;
,
Mr. 11.
E Joy, 160 ; Mr. C. Everett, ; Mr. E. Jesusinge. U 2.
Mr W. S. vans, :t2.

CELRISTCHURCIL
FARXERS. Ci.uti.—At the meeting of this club on Mon-
day evening, Mr. Stanifleld presidiug, Mr. F. Newton, of
Milton, read an interesting paper I " The cultivation,
and use of Wheat.- A diacti.sion followed.

PIRNE
THE inquest tQuehing the death of Mr. Walter Matthews-
was held Ly Mr. Atkinson, coroner, on Monday. The
eviderze showed that on Thursday at ternoon be was thrown
from his horse —how, was not known, and he was found
face downwards on the road, with Ideal running from
his mouth, and gurgling in his throat. He was then uncon-
scious, and never became sensible, but died on Sunday
morning. He was 30 years 4 age. Verdict, Accidental
Death. His death has mat a universal gloom over the
parish. There are few indeed, but who feel the gre3t.'t
' sympathy for them, his dear sisters, to whom he was
devotedly istisched. We shall Imas him in many war -
He was at all times ready to assist in anything for the
welfare of the parishioners. A thorough supporter of the
County Club, and always presided at the annual festival
of our Branch of it. Thoughtful, sociable, and affable, to
all. In fact " Pimperne's beet friend."

N.A.7.1)/INEWTON.
THE usual
_Vender vestry was held on Monday. Mewl.
Chilcott and Robert White were appointed churchwardens.,
wi.th four 'Mennen Mr. W. Swatridge, Mr. Knight,
Mr. George Gale, and Mr. Yeates. As to educational
matters, a voluntary rate of 2.1. in the rook,' was adopted
with the hope no one will make their preference for a
School Board an excuse for not giving at all. Th.
Rector promised to make good any odticiency for this
Year if the rate were generally suPPorted.