The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1874-09-08 00:00:00

PORTLAND.

Tan 'Wee &mei Lowe—A petition is beiee
numerously signed by the inhabitants of Fortune's Well,
Wind the stone waggoni being allowed to go through the
streets. It is stated that they cause many accidents and
damage to property.
ODDFILLOWSNIP.—The snniversary of the Victoria and
Albert lodge of Oddfellows WY celebrated by • supper at
the Clifton Hetel, on Wednesday night For this purpose
the grant elan "extra hour" had been obtained from the
County magistrates, and after the usual speeches, • con-
vivial time was spent.
HIALTH Of THE Rev. IL JEYOUR.—The rev, gentleman
still remains in • doubtful state, although it is thought he
is slowly recovering. He is 81 years of age, and always
has been of active habits. Until now he used to make a
point every morning of fetching • pint of milk for him-
self, and he hae expressed the belief that he shall, like his
father, live a few years beyond his hundredth
I.o.o.T.—The officers of Portland Charity Lodgs, No.
WM were elected and installed as follows on day.
28th inst :—Bro. Smithers, W.C.T. Bro. Horn, W.V.T. ;
Bro. Theophllus Clothier, reelected fifth time W.& ;
H. Stone, W.T. • Bro Carroll, W.A.S. ; Bro. Keane,
W.F.S. ; Bro. Lo;rman. W.C. ; Bro. Harter, WAIL; Bro.
Hayter, W.D.M. • Bro. Hutchinson, W.I.G. ; Bro.
Lemon& W.O.G. ; 'Sic K Staidly, W.R.H.S. ; Sin A.
Stoodly, W.L.H.S. Bro. nos. Drew, P. W.C,T.
Gas 00 Tee HILL—At bat we have the pleasure of
seeing
to the
laid down by the side of the rood, for the
supply of gas e Tophill district May there be no
hindrance to the joining of Under-hill and Tophill by
gaspipes this time, but may they both be favoured with •
happy consumnation of their wishes in having plenty of
lights. The Top-hill people say this is "the third time of
asking." May there be no forbidding of the banns.
lirreanurriom or DIVINE SZATICZ.—On Sunday last,
about half-an-hour after the congregation had assembled
at St Peter's church, the Rev. Mr. Dobie, who was
officiating, was taken with faintness, and we, obliged to
leave the church. He returned and attempted to continue
the service, but was again obliged to desist This time he
gave it up, and both civilians and soldiers left the church.
The rev, gentleman used to officiate here; but lefts con-
siderable time ago.
Hairier Trissicsolvieci.—Special seniors; of thanks.
giving for the abundant harvest will be held at the parish
church, St. George's, Returns, on Sunday next. The
sermons will be preached by the Rev. A. Hill, of St
Peter's, and the rector, Rev. J. A. Eleanor, and it is said
that there will be some decorations in the church. The
collections are to be devoted to • fund for providing •
curate for this widely-extended and populous parish, the
marriages and funerals in which alone take up so much of
the clergyman's time.
THE Gwyn Sceoot..—Friday Wine the day chosen
for the annual treat of the Grove School, this part of the
Island presented quite an unusual scene of gaiety and
excitement. The children, to the number of over three
hundred, met near the Prison-garden, from which
with flags flying and headed by the Prison Officers' ta
they marched in procession to the church. Here they were
joined by the Verne children, who bed been invited to
join them, and after a short service the promotion re-formed
and, after peramulating the Grove, proceeded to the lawn
adjoining the Governor's residence. There a bountiful
supply of plum cake wu set before the children who
after • plentiful meal dispersed over the grounds to amuse
themselves. Soon the greund was covered with the
children and their friends, playing cricket, ruling, itc.
Amongst those present, helping to amuse the children,
we noticed the Governor and his family, the Rev. A. and
Mrs. Hill the Rev. and Dirs. Tidswell, Dr. Bernard, and
many other ladies and gentlemen. The sports were kept
, up with en/twine energy until eight o'clock, when dark-
ness setting in, the children were obliged reluctantly to
wend their way homewards, all declaring it was one of the
pleasantest school treat they had ever had.
CRICKET.-10Ind I,lllliliCll v. Portland.—The following
was the result of a match played at Portland on Saturday,
the filth August, between the 109 Fusiliers and
Portland C. C. This is the return match, with a weaker
team than the last, by the loss of Mr. Franks, who was
unable to play. The 102 ad Fusiliers won the match in
one innings. with 47 runs to spare.

_ .
lOtso roams/La.
J. H. Toyne, run out
Orootubettlge, run (tut
It. Janis, cDr Rae, b Uarke • - • -
W. Marston, b Hods:ion
T. Hunt, b Clarke
E. Lynch, b Ras
A. Armstrong, b Rae
E. Day, a Boat, b Clarks! - • - 17
R. OW, nut out
J. Churchill, b Ras
J. Shanahan, not out 0
Extras
96
POULUD.

Inningn ind
Lew* b Tons - - • - c Lynch, b Toga,- -
Clarks, b Toros - - - • Hunt, b Togo., - -
Wright, a Gill, b Term Absent • -
b Togas - • • • Ctuar.J•lll, b Twos -
Bosh, b Armstrong • • - not out - - 1
Barnard, • Armstrong. b Tops). a Janda, b Armstrong
Dr. Ras, b Armstrong. • - bToyn. -
JenourotJamis, b Toyno • • 1 b Togo° • - -
Patten, b Armstrong - • b Toy. • • .
Crocker. not out - - 0 b Tog. - - -
but • Jarvis, b Toyns - 2 b Armstrong -

A MID3ONIIR FLOGGED FOR A COWARDLY
ASSAULT ON AN OFFICER.

On Friday last, the Itith ult., a prisoner named William
Lovett received thirty sla lashes for assaulting O. Green,
assistant warder, by striking him a violent blow on the
heed,and attempting to rourdpr him. As the officer was
on his way from the works to the Prison on July 111, he
through the Waycraft, where prisoner was work-
Fri:at dressing stone. As soon as the officer had palmed.
Lovett ran up behind him, and struck him a heavy blow
on the head with a large stand pick, felling him to the
ground. The prisoner was seised aad secured at once, and
seat to the prison. On entering the cells he made use of
vss bad and threatening language, saying be would put
his bloody light out yet We are happy to sap that the
officer ls better, and able to return to his duttea