The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-09-06 00:00:00

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annual pic-nic took place on Wed-
needay la 4 at Bonsley Down, when a very respect-
able young party commenced dancing, which was
kept up till a seasonable hour, when they returned to
the Royal Oak Inn, highly pleased with their day's
enjoyment. Rare they were joined by a great num-

her of the junior clue, and dancing again commenced
in good earnest. The greatest credit is due to the
managers of the tea party, Lc., for their well-con-
ducted arrangements, which gave very general satis-
faction. Eyres' school children much enlivened the
scene on the down by their rural sports and various
amusements.

POOLE.
THE WATERWORIL..—Great is being made
with these works, the piptv frn7mgrltruistitation-hill
to the reservoir being laid. The completion of
these works will be a great boon to the town.
THE SANITARY STATE or THE Tow.—We are
glad to find that the Mayor has taken active steps
to promote measures for the sanitary improvement
of the town, soil has requested the surveyors to em.
ploy additional men to cleanse the streets. The mat-
ter was brought to the notice of the Mayor by Mr.
E. Lacy, surgeon.
FIRE AT PARKSTENE.—On Friday afternoon last
a fire broke out in the plantation adjoining Park-
stone Hill. on the road leading from Poole to Bourne-
mouth. The dryness of the heath caused the flames
to spread with great rapidity, and as fears were
entertained for the safety of several boasts situated
near the plantation, a messenger was ilt-spatclied to
Poole for an engine; f.rtinuitely, however, through
the exertions of a few persons who were quickly on
,the spot, the fire was subdued, but not until con-
siderable damage was done to the plantation. We
are unable to state the origin of the fire.
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THE lfmtnouit.—During the past week the har-
bour has been surveyed by D. Thornbury, Esq., a
gentleman at present staying at Bournemouth, and
under whose engineering abilities the new pier at
that place is being erected. We understand that he
has reported to the Quay trustees the result of his
observations, and offers his opinion of the remedial
measures to be adopted. We are informed that he
recommends that a pier should be run out from the
South Haven in the direction of the Channel. This
he believes would strengthen the force of the current
towards the entrance of the liarlx.ur. We also
believe that he strongly condemns the raking
process.
Potacr., Monday.—Before the Mayor (.1. W. Mar-
tin, Esq.)— Walter hatcher was summoned for leay.
ins his wagon in the street, contrary to the Bye
Laws.—Fined 2s. 6d., and costa.
Mary Ann Yarrow was charged by Thomas Pad-
ley with threatening to set his house on fire. The
complainant 'stated that he and his wife went in,
fearing that the prisoner would do them some harm.
He handed in admirer's certificate to show the injury
she had done his wife—Ordered to find two sureties
to keep the peace towards the complainant and his
wife for two months, sad in default to be imprisoned
for that period.
THURSDAY.--George Stride, a tall powerful man,
was brought before the magistrates charged with
being drunk and disorderly in the High-street.—
Fined 55., and costs, or six hours in the stocks—
allowed a week to pay it in.
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SATU KDAY. - Varna, Langdoten and John Lang-
down, two labourers, were charged with leaving
their work before the time of their agreement had
expired.—Committed for 14 dayi hard labour in
Poole gaoL