The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-08-02 00:00:00

Miltsbire.

AMEAWRY.—Appronchinl Martinge in High
Li e. —A marriage, it is said, will take place in the
course of the ensuing th between Miss Adam,
daughter of the late Admiral Sir Charles Adam, and
Mr. L Antrobus, second sou of Sir Edmund and
Lady Antrobus.
FinnernzaN.—This village was visited with a
very heavy storm on Wednesday, and the rain
descended in such torrents as to wash away the soil
and to tear up and carry away a large elm tree.
Hoods of rain fell at Netheravon, washing the tur-
nips out of the ground, and carrying away large
quantities if earth. Mr. William Stagg's house,
though standing on high ground, was completely
flooded.
I)Evam—,lecidenl.--As the last train to Devizes
was on its way thither, on Tuesday evening, it nar-
rowly escaped being thrown off the rail near Holt.
A large bull had strayed upon the line, and as the
train apprcsached it ran between the rails of the up-
line. The animal was consequently knocked down,
and the concussion produced by the collision was so
great that the engine was for a almond lifted entirely
off the rails, and a considerable part of its machinery
was damaged. It was, however, immediately
righted, and was able to proceed to Devizes with the
train. The consequence might, however, have been
very serious bad it been running, as it always does in
going from Devizes batkwards, with the tender in
front.

CIIIPPENIIAM.—Archcry. —The society of Wilt-
shire archers held their third meeting fur the stawm
on Tuesday at Hardenhuish Park, the seat of E.
L. Clutterbuck, Esq. The reception Was 1110 St hos-
pitable, and the meeting unusually pleasant and aus-
picious. The weather was beantifuf, and the strains
of the Hanoverian band from Bath, which Mr.
Clutterbuck had liberally engaged for the occasion,
tended greatly to enliven the festive scene. The
shooting commenced shortly after two o'clock. At
four more than MO persons partook of a cold colla-
tion in the spacious marquee which belongs to the
society. A magnificent of choice trzits from
the gardens of the mansion Wa3 11.110,1 round fir
dessert. Shooting was again reir.fwed after the
repast, after which the distribution of prizes to the
successful archers took place. The company then
repaired to the house, where they were plentifully
regaled with ices and refreshments of various kinds.
The Maio, who won prizes were Mrs. Charles Smith,
for the largest score ; Miss Vincent, for hits; and
Miss Waite for the best gold. The gentlemen who
distinguished themselves were the Rev. Chaska
Smith, Captain Hooke, and the Bev. A. Smith.
111 ARLSOROrMI IticEs.—These races took place
on Friday week under the stewardship of C. (Devine,
Esq. The weather in the moniing was very
unfavourable, but ultimately it cleared up, and
there was a good attendance on the course. The
following is the result of the conning :—The Mem-
bers' Plate (handicap) of 60 soya., one mile, WAS
won by Mr. George Tallett's The Gem, beating Mr.
H. Stone's Arcanum. A Sweepstakes of 10 soya.
each, with 25 added, was won by Mr. Copper-
thwate's Lady Kingston. beating Mr. J. Dowling's
Skittles. The Ladies' Plate, of 20 Revs., added to
a sweepstakes of 3 says, each, heats, three-quarters
of a mile, was won by Mr. Lands b. f. Hassock,
beating Mr. J. Evan's Fanny Booth. The Saver-
flake Forest Stakes of 10 soya, each, with 50s. added,
was won by Mr. B. Land's Ascot, beating Mr. Gre-
villa's Soothsayer. The Town Stakes of 5 soya.
each, with 5 soya added, was won by Mr. Wil-
loughby's b. f. Donna Carmen, beating Mr. J. La
Mert's b. c. The Don. We are sorry to record that
during one of the races an accident of a serious
nature occurred.. One of the horses went too near
the post, and completely smashed the rider's knee.
He was Muuchately conveyed to the Ailesbury
Anne, and every assistance rendered that medical
skill could bestow.