The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-19 00:00:00

RSET COUNTY EXPRESS AND AGRICULTURAL .GAZETTE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19. 175.

total anb District Nctos.
DORCHESTER.
Vie Weymouth and Dorchester Turnpike Act is to
cease in November, 1.74.
Tuw Boys' Night School commenced for the winter on
Monday, with an attendance of 107.
DORCIIINIER FAIVIERS' -1100 t prizes to the
amount of elo are again offered for competition amongst
the members of this club.
thins= klrgtDscrev 50cirrv.-lAst quarter only siii
vagrants Wen, relieves' in the I:1 unions of the county • in
the corresponding quarter of Pill (the year before .the
aorietY was estaidished), the number relieved was 1,1611!
Bums Socirry.—A quarterly meeting of this society
Was held last Tuesday eVCIIIII2 at the Town-hall, the Rev.
E. W. Pears. rector of St. Peter's, presiding. The Rev.
C. W. Bingham. the Rev. M. Y. Evans, the Rev. Mr.
Lewin, of Weymouth, and the Rev. W. Allen, attended.
The audience was stnall. The deputation was the Rev.
Roger Price, who gave details of his work in South Africa,
amongst the Ilecuauas. The Rev. Mr. Lewis and the
Chairman also spike in Rapport of the society. The
collection amountesl to a 4a. 4d.
Mu. Bovine Serries Crescurr.—Bef ere' fairly numerous
audience at the Townhall,Mr. Boyton Smith on Wednesday
repeated the programme given the previous evening at
Weymouth (noticed elsewhere) with the same concert
party. A few words, therefore will, suffice in this place.
The concerted music was exquisite. charniing
madriital, "Who shall win my lady fair," and Mr. Boyton
Smiths new yert-song " Evangeline," were perfectly sung,
and both were encored.
_Miss Jessie Roed's "Carnival de
Venire" was bright and hird-like, ail all her efforts
elicited warm plandita Madame Barnett, who in breadth
and height ludicrously dwarfed the test of the party,
sang with great scionir pier, but took more than the natio'
singer's license with the queen's English. But her "In
spiesto semplice" was a very successful performance. Mr.
florseroft hae an oncommonly sweet ham voice, with some
splendid low notes, but no great power. Yet somehow his
solos fellmther Rat. The ten, r r. Kenningham, was very
good. Theballad "Sweethearts waripartirularlytaking.and
he was warmly encored, when, moet oddly lie sang 'Maid
of Athens,' which Mr. 11 orscroft had given earlier in the I
evening. It must he said. too, that he song it much more
effectively ; hut perhaps the more popular setting largely
contributed to this result Mr. Boyton Smith played three
piarioforte mins, in the masterly style which is now familiar
to all in Dorret We may notice that the accomplished
tagnsiisyterv;i7th easily ,tkplaymid t
fet.• device
ors toifi left
hnalleir"l"
indication of remarkable skill. and that Mr. lloytonSmitri
produced the maximum of harmony and variety with the
ntininsum of rattle and dash. It was artistic playing,
rather than meritricious thumping ,• and an immense
advance on the too common up-andolown-stairs perfor-
mances of public pianists. 'llse eencliading part-songs
"The sea hatis its pearls " and "Good night" were
deliciously sung, and appropriately concluded the concert.
Citeacit MISSIONARY SOCIETT.—TIO, annual meeting of
the (Narchester and Fonlington Church Missionary
Jirsenile Association, took place last Wednesday morning ,
at the East Fordington schoolroom, when the large space
was well filled with children of both sexes. from the
Fordington Schools and the Dorchester Boys school a
number of parishioners also attended with their families,
and Miss Lock's ladies' school. Mrs. Motile was present.
The walls were decorated with large coloured scenes
of idolatrous worship and the cruel rites of the
heathen. In the alaence from home of the Vicar, the
curate (the Rev. M. F. Evans) presided, and the other
speakers were the Rev. It. Pargiter (association
secretary), and the Rev. C. \V. Bingham. of Bineham's
Melcombe. The proceedings were commenced by singing
llelver's missionary hymn. Mr. Bingham offered PraYer.
—The Chairman read the report, which showed a decrease
of about L 5 in the receipts, arising (ruin various causes.
The total colitrilititions amounted to .ClO Ills. il—The
Rev. C. W. Bingham said it was a cheering sight to see so
many of them present, but lie regretted the decrease lathe
contributions lie hoped what they would hear would
stir them up to give more to make known the name of
3.us through the world. Al,uiit tZ years ago he lived in
the parish ,1 Fordington. When 'he was • little boy
Christian missions were hardly thought of, and they ought
to thank Gel for the good change Oaths,' come about. 66
years ago there WWI no English missionary emit out by the
church, but now they from this parish had sent out two
to make known the gospel to the heathen of China. But
they must press forward in the work. Never were there so
many openings to missionaries as in these days, and their
exertions abould be correspondingly increased.-11r.
l'argiter then addresseil the meeting, telling of the work
in Ceylon. Ile read a hymn in Cinsalese which he used to
hear &f or (t) little girls frequently singing there as a coin.
meneement to their Juvenile meetings. Sometimes there
were gathered together many more than he now addressed,
but they had nothine on their feet or their heads, and only
a cloth round their waists'. The alphabet they had to learn
consisted of 245 letters. They gave them is month to
learn it in and know how to write it. The children came,
perhaps with their hair not combed for a month, their
faces not washed for a week, and the cloth about them not
taken MI for three months. To teach the alphabet they
collected the chilathos in circled on the sand, and set a
clever girl in the 333 i 3 Idle .1 them. They learnt a letter at
a time, tracing it on the 'and till they knew it and could
write it. Au Won as they had been taught the alphabet
they could read, because the wonlis were made up of letters
all of which were pronounced. In his district he had 2.5
schools, souse 311 milm apart, and they contained about
15e0 children. The speaker interested and amused the
children lay imitating their mode of learning and giving
words in the Tame' language. When lads misbehaved
the nmater gave a tug at the top-knot of hair left on their
heads. Books and slates the boys cut for themselves off
the trees, for they used the leaves of the Palmyra tree to
Write upon ; and, when they slid their lessons well they
decorated theniselve4 by wrapping these leaves they had
written on Rrotlittl their tufts of hair. They were very
fond of reading the Scriptures, and some of them could
repeat very large portions of the Bible. In conclusion lie
repeated several Taissul proverbs against too much balking
and over-eating, and on the advantage of learning. Finally
he tusked Owns to give their odd pence to this work.—The
Chairman rubles' a few words 011behalt of the society. The
meeting was closed in the usual way. The collection
amounted to .L 2

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DORCIIESTER " EXCELSIOR" CRICKET CLUB
SUPPER.
The anniversary supper of this club took place on
Tuesday last, at the Junction Hotel, when about 50 rat
down to a sumptuous supper, provided by Mrs. Dunn.
The chair was by Mr. J. Ilazel who was faced in the
vieo-chnic bY the captain of the clol.. Mr. J. Stevens. and
amongst the C..Hipany .erc W. ii.H.". 81, n.
'layman. W. Pike, It. Payne. nee., 11. Ile% J. Franklin. It.
Downten, F. Taylor. It. Close, J. %Youth,.
L. Rubinson, It. In, J. Eininerton, A.. !tiles, T. Payne,
(Tice-captain), T. Wilmot, and 11. P. Payne h•ecretary/.
After the removal of the cloth. the ('ll%ißaiMproposed
" The Queen, i'rino and l'rincoss of Wales, and rest of
the Royal Faintly.'
The CHAIRMAN next gave the "Army. Navy, and
Auxiliary Forces." tileau-s. SHELDRAKE and DEAN respec-
tively responded for the volunteers anol militia.
Glee: "See our oars with feathered spray," glue

Thl.
e Cnsignan hid the next toast was the toaat of the
evening, and he asked them to till their glasses and drink
it heartily —lt was "Succese to the Dorchester ' Excelsior'
Cricket Club." It was quitc a pleasure for him to propose
ouch a toast; lie 'whey.' the " Excelsior" had been as
successful as any club in the comity. He did not think he
could do better than call on their captain to respond to it
—(eheers).
The VicE-CILORMAN, in resp,nding, said after their so I
heartily drinking to the success of the "Excelsior "Cricket I
Club, ho was looked upon ti say a few words at to the
doings of the club, during the past season. In the
matehes they had played they hail been remarkably site'
restful, winning no less than seven out of eight. They
hail a capital club, plenty of tuciabers, and he had no
doubt, by what they would presently hear from their
secretary, a respectable amount of money. Before sitting
down he hail a toast to propose, and one which he knew
they would drink to as heartily as the last—it was "The
health of the Chairman." Ile was not only an honorary
member but a good aupporter of the clula—hpplausek
The CHaIRNAN said he begged to thank them for so
cordially drinking his health. He was very pleased to
preside over such a pleasant meeting, and hoped to be
present at many of their cricket aeOPert —4PPIaUSeh
Sting: "The Tale of an Ass," Mr. BRoWN.
" The Committee" was then proposed by Mr. W. It.
BROWN. Ile amid iii all such clubs as there a coiuitiittee
was required to keep it in a proper condition. Ile con.
saderiol this club Mel a thorough good committee, as the
',woeas of the matches and the club indicated. He was
very phrased to he present that evening. With the toast
he would couple the name of Mr. Emniertnn, who briefly
responded, saying he la.'lieviot the committee had done its
duty to the club —(applause).
Bong "The Niggardly Nigger," Mr. HAINAN.
The Sr-carrot's then read the statement of accounts,
which ehowed a balance in treasurer's hands of £.3 Os. Id.
He wished to thank the hon. members for their kind
support, which had greatly increased their whines. Ile
begged to propose "Thu health of Hon. Members," coupled
with the name of Mr. l'ike, who said he should always
take an Interht in the club and give it his hearty support.
The CllalilltAN proposed "The health of tho Vice.
Chairman."
The V tue-Citahman said he was pleased to see so many
present, it showed there was some interest taken in the
club by the italiabitants. 'Whether as captain or as any
other officer he shmild do all he could to forward the
enema of the club.
Duet: "All's Well," Messrs, PaYNR and Blown.
The Visitors" was then given by Mr. T. PaTtlE. He I
was glad to see it. many present that evening. and trusted
wait, would come forward next year and give their support
to the club.
Mr. HAYMAN responded. It afforded him great pleasure
to be present, and he expressed his wish (as did also Mr.
Brown) to become an honorary member, an announcement
received with applause.
Song: " The Skipper end his Boy," Mr. A. TROWDRIDGZ.
"The Press" was next given (rum the CRAIRIUN, and
ran:ended to.
Mr. It. Witworr proposed "The Ladies," coupling with
it the name of Mr. DOWNTON, who huniourously
responded.
The (ileums's then proposed the West—" Town and
Trade of Dorchester," coupled with the name of Masts. Eldridge, l'ope and 'Co.
Mr. Beim a responded, and saht that no firm in the
ancient borough of l)orchester was more anxious to forward
the Interest of the town. In conclusion he had great
pleasure in asking them to have their glasses tilled on
I,chalf of that tirm --(cheers).
"Thu Hostess - and "Our next Merry Meeting" con'
eluded the toasts
tither songs and glees were given, and • capital evening
was spent by all.

IX)RCHE.STEIt RIFLE ('ORPS.
me annual supper of the :tril Ii.R.V. took place at the I
King's Anus Hotel on Thursday evening, about 00
members and friends of the corps attending. Since its
establishment-10 are ago -1100 men have joined its
ranks, of whom about 70 remain. Lieut. Hodges pre.
tided. and Battalion Quartermaster-Sergeant Newman
occupied his aCcilsltiliked place as vice-clmirman. The
company includol—the Mayor (Mr. E. Burnett), Mr. G.
J.". Gregory. 1.P., Mr. A. -I'.me, Lieut. Williams, Assis-
tant-Surgeon Enison‘Yr. liednet. Mr. A. Lock, Mr. H.
Ling Mr. Jameson, Mr. J. Rowe, Mr. J. G. Harding. Nlr.
F. J.' Holland, Mr. C. Greening, Mr. J. Greening, Send.
-
Major Searle. )tr. A. Ibunon. stc. After an excellent
supper, including • course of game, contributed by Mr.
The CHAIRMAN proposed the loyal toasts.
Mr. A. Poet gave " The Army, Navy, Yeomanry,
Militia, and Volunteers."
Adjutant DATIEN replied for the army.
Captain Ilt itNirrr, for the Dorset Militia. called the two
branches of the service " first coutins," and said that if
all he heard was true they should soon claim relationship
on the Downs of Itlandforl.
Veterinary Surgeon Rows and Private HARDING re-
turned thanks for the Yeomanry, and Lieut. WILLIAMS
for the Volunteers.
The CHAIRMAN gave The Bishop and (iem," and
alluded to that being the marriage day of the chaplain
(the Rev. 11. Everett), whom he wished long life and
happiness. The name of Mrs. Everett was united with
the toast, and it use drunk with "three times three."
The CHAIRMAN proposed " Ehe health of Mr. W. E.
Tiryiuer," the borough member, mentioning the suPPoll
he had given to the corps.
The Cuonsom next gave "The health of the Mayor, ,
Aldermen. and Town Councillors of the Borough. ,
sohnooledging their desire to promote the welfare of the '
town.
The DIATon returned thanks.
lUD CHAIRMAN gave "The health of Colonel Mantel."
whose connection with the battalion comes at the end of
this month, enlarging on his great service to the regiment,
and remarkins that he was known as the "Model Volun-
teer CAilonel: The toast waA warmly received. The
Chairman, who won the colonel's cup at the last count(
prise shooting. had brought it to the meeting. and he had
It with punch and sent round as • "living cup" in
tion w the toast.
°°Thffilc
eae-nattuaa• pedro "The health of Llimt-Colonel
steward and the stair Officers of the Battalion. Colonel
Steward succeeded Colonel Mantel in the command or
bottnlion. and he did not think they could And abetter.

THE

lie was an experienced officer, and his nine or ten years' .
association with the volunteers had well fitted him for the
management of such • regiment. Having referral to the
other staff officers be said he \RISSAA they hal their
excellent Adjutant present., who, the longer they knew, hitu,
the latter they liked him.
Adjutant Bangs, in replying referred to the louts( Col.
Mengel, and expressed his astisf action that he was to la
au...seeded by Col. Steward, for he thought it essential fir
the welfare of volunteer regimenta that the field officers
should be chosen from those having "the habit of corn-
maul" gained in the army or navy. At the same time he
thought it extremely desirable that the officers of local
thosewere allsolcealtol y caarzaoluntudall
withth e details
corps should be gentlemen from amongst themselves, wh
"of et
hsve tcheTriprswa7 so
nanlyd
could do. He had lately been asked—Now you are with
the volunteers, what do you think of them? He replied
that lie thought they were capital fellows, and would do
' their duty very well if ever called upon. But he would
ctloingosef
drien,sipetos.
tr!thehnietwinoefglital,r:idynof,iinicstc,rphipislincooAu_nntthyt:.
tell them a little inure on the subject, now that he had hail
nearlyt
liereewoutuwitino
gysseaperlkec'
after the words of Colonel Hunks )•. as I nspecting
Officer at the late camp at Burton 'feedstock, it would be
presumptuous on his part to add anything ; and it was
most gratifying en him, as a very small instrument in pro-
moting the efficiency. with which that drill was carried
out, to hear his words, and they must have been equally
gratifying to the whole battalion. But one thing he would
call to the memory of the sergeants. Those who had
obtained certificates of proficiency—done with • good deal
of coat and trouble to themselves—must keep it up,
because they were liable at any thine to be called on to
shove they continued proficient. Any who hail not yet gained
certitirates should no longer delay: it would be a great
satisfaction to themselves and a certain pecuniary help to
their corps, With respect to shooting, as far es he had
been able to observe the shooting this year hat been as
good as ever, under the very able guidance of Lientenant
llwlgee. At the Winibleslou meeting the Dorset men
gained as many prizes SS usual, awl there Was no falling
off at the county competition. But he most say he thought
that throughout the while county there WAan a slight
tendency to give too much attention to shooting, He
towel that uearly 1:501 had been expended in prizes for
shooting by the various corps. That money only • few
could possiltly gain--quite a minority in each corps.
While that amount was contributed for shooting, the
stiliseriptions towards the camp, in which all could
participate, and all gain experience and credit, were
something ler .e2Oll. Which did the most goal—LSO)
for prize shooting, or ate) for a camp Ile helieved that
every thinking man— even the shooting men—would say
the latter. Ile VMS led to make these remarks by seeing
a letter published relating to the shooting of a corps in a
neighbouring county in which it was said that the money
sultscribed for shooting should la pot to the shooting. In
that he perfectly agreed; but, when persons went round
for contributions they asked for so much for the volun-
teer% he presumed, and it was given That being put to
the prize shooting, when they were called ion again to give
towards a camp they said—" we are very glad te do what
we can for the voleoheirs, but have already given no much
to the shooting. Kiel must wish you good morning." He
could not help thinking that the kindness of their neigh-
bours was to a certain extent thrown &wily when applied
so as to advantage only • few in a corps, They sometimes
heard of corps haring • difficulty in obtaining officers
because of • debt on it, for officers did not like to
Warden themselves with both the military and pecuniary
responsibility. Ile thought it was the right thing to pay
off any debt before giving large rewards for shooting. It
was said by stone that it is undesirable to mix up drill and
' sluating, because, they say, ho who gets most marks for
drill is an idle man, for he is Ode to go any time to get those
mark& But which time is the most valuable—the broad
daylight of an afternoon spent in practising at the butts,
which is most people's business time, or the evening drill-
ing, after ordinary work is over! No doubt the fanner;
and he thought they must agree with hint that the idea
that an idle man could get a prize for drill and not for
shooting could hardly stand. n Are was also quoted from
the 14,1 Ifitok the hackneyed saying that unless a man can
shout he becomes an encumbrance to his battalion. In
the first place the authorities had erased that from the
latest additions of the Red Book; and, in the second, it
was a misquotation of the phrase as it stood. It used to
he—after a luau has learnt all the manourering and drills
it was useless to him unless he could shoot And, no
doubt, after a man had learnt Lis drill it was important he
should becomes good shot. But what he wanted to arrive
at was that rifle corps should not become rifle-shooting
clubs. No doubt there were many brilliant exceptions,
but he should like more generally to see those men able
to go to Wimbledon, to any prise meeting, or wherever
there MU "a pot" to be won, or parade whenever the corps
was called together, whether for drill, inspection, or to go
Li camp. lie spoke on this subject a Ith • certain amount
of authority, for not only was he adjutant of the battalion
but also musketry instructor. Although he thought
shooting most essential to the welfare of a corps, be
wished to point out that the large sums of motley given
for shooting would be more beneficial if appropriated to
the general purposes of the amps or hattalion, as the casemight be. Ile thought they all should be content to go
and shoot their classes on the days ordered, with the
regimental rifles anti ammunition, and that gaining the
marks:was badge should be distinction enough for any
volunteer who had the true spirit. For some tone he heel
felt very strongly on the subject. No doubt shooting
greatly tended to keep a corps together, and he thought
that at the county meeting there should be such prizes
Mistiest as would be an encouragement and souse reward
for the time and money spent in practice ; but that the
large sums contributed in the county would be more
beneficial if applied to the general objects of the battalion
rather than in so great a proportion to shooting. Now in
regard to dissipline. At the beginning of this year, Col.
Manuel directed hint to draw up standing orders to take
the place of those originally prepared by Adjutant Barrett,
but which, the advances made by the solunteers in military
matters had largely rendered obsolete. These orders Were
ilraWll up with a great deal of trouble, and carefully
revised by the colonel. He addressed them on these
subjects; as the heal-quarter corp., and, through them,
the whole if the battalion. After these orders had been
issned it was rather provoking on going into camp to !ilia
that if a man wanted to know anything—whether he was
to wear his gaiters, or his hat rocked to the right ot the
left—he would go emuetimes to the colonel, or to himself.
or to some other officer, whereas if he hail taken the
trouble to read the little pamphlet in which the orders
were printed he might have found for himself. Acquaint-
ance with those standing orders would make things work
touch more smoothly and easily. Discipline was a hard
thing to define, but it implied • chain of responsibility.
oolonel to the leeet drummer
boy, ellettlil klloW every order Issued, and all might
iinfOliin familiar with them in halfian-hour. A great
diflieulty in camp was getting men to to punctual. Ile
apologised, amid laughter, for keeping • squad waiting at
Maiden Ctuttle that afternoon for himself, and went on to
enforce the principle of minctuality, and remarking on
the time it took at camp to collect all the men on parade.
and how unsatisfactory that was to the officers and Cu' the
mot who liked to du their work smartly. Ile concluded
by apilogising for making such • long prosy speech on
busineot matters.
The Cusnotsx said it would Le very bad taste on his
part, and he was sure they would all Ito very sorry if he
did Out propose the health of et gentlemen they all
respected—their late Captain—(applause). In doing Folio
hardly knew ins what terms to address them. An Captain
of their corps, he amid honestly Ray, anti was sure that
they would agree with I , that Mr. Ctentibe was as good
n Captain of us rine corps as ever walked that ground—
(applause). Ilia long connection with the corps, and his
lammed friendship with them m all, male the respect nod
love him, and he could not allow the evening to pass with-
out proposing his good health—rather, he should say, his
latter health. lie (Lieut. Hodges) deeply regretted that
he was occupying the chair instead of I ,mt. Coombs, who
filled the post so much to the satisfaction of them &IL
But they would drink his better health, with long life to
hut; and they should never forget his kindness to them
as a corps—(cheers).
The prizes were then distributed, according to the list
we have already published. The recipients were warmly
applauded, especially Bandsman Meader, who took one of
the principal onus, Pri. klallandaine, • recruit. and Fri.
Taiescott, also a distinguished winner.
Lieut. WILUAMS proposed "The health of the Chair-
man," remarking in the most flattering terms on Lieot.
Hodges's devotion to the corps and the ability with which
be less carried on its duties. The tout was drunk with
musical honours, and with additional cheering for Mrs.
Hodges and family.
Lieut. HODGES, in responding, expressed the Interest he
had ever taken in the corps since he joined it 16 years Iwo,
and hie pleasure to know that any efforts of his coniltaud
to its welfare. Ile had worked hard for it, he must admit.:
but it was work that always afforded Min great pleasure.
The CHAIRMAN gave "The health of the successful cono
petitors," luta Baudsosau Meader and Private Tapscott
responded.
Lieut. WILLIAMS proposed "The donors of prizes," and
the Mayor responded.
The Cluotasx gave "The health of Mr. Williams, of
Brideheal, with allusion to his kindness to the eons&
Lieut. WILLIAMS leturned thanks.
The CHAIRMAN proposed "The health of Lieutenant
Williams," speaking of his great energy as an officer.
Lieut. WILLIAMS acknowledged the compliment.
The Caustaussi proposed "The health of Assistant-
Surgeon Ellison," who returned thanks.
e (laminas gave "The health of Q. M.-Sert
Newman," acknowledging the hard work he had done fci;
many years for the corps and battalion, and mentioning
his valuable services at the camp. The toast was most
cordially received,
Q, M.diergt. Niwnse responded. Throughout his 16
years' connection with the viers he had always been
received with the same kindness by every officer and man
In the battalion, and whenever he could do anything to
adrume the interests of the volunteers it would afford
him great pleasure.
Adjutant Barrer; proposed the non-commisstoned
officers, and the Chairman added Ms thanks to them for
their assistance.
Sergt. RUMMY responded.
The Clialansx gave "The health of Sere. Legg," the
drill instructor.
"The host and hostess" was then given, and, just ea the
town clock attack eleven, "Our next merry meeting."

Templar lodges in Weymouth, on
'Vita anlTl7ll.irersaryL:GinTviti—n7
Orzbrat.aol
Friday evening last
re: brethrenaellfitnhetdtbe Gan°4l
sistera to a "friendship meeting.'
" held in the Teinplar
lodee-room, Parkoltreet. The pl tie was very pleasingly
decorated, being hung with lestoOns, and lined wit', flags.
furnished in comfortable style, and the tabl,, laid out with
objects of curiosity, itc., making the whole seem like •
drawing-room at home. fiefreohments were provided at
one end, and served by some of the sisters. AU through
the evening, that bi to say. from six o'clock till ten, singing
and instrumental music, readings. Sic., were kept, no that
. there WM plenty of means of enjoyment. Mr. F. VPlohn
, kindly lent the piano, and Mr. W. T. Hallett, the carpets,
THE LATE R.ILTISION OF THE BURDENS LISTE—We are
which covered the floor.
informed on good authority that as soon as the Court
meets the intention is to apply for a mandamus to compel
the granting of a case by the Mayor and assessors after
the decisions given reoperting the qualification of burgesses
uniitted from the rate book. ?dr. Howard stated there was a
recent Act which entitled persons to their votes notwith-
standing such otuission, and asked for the case to stand
over for • time, but the Mayor would not hear of it. The
Act referred to is the 32 and 33 Victoria, cap. 41, which
provides that any occupier whose name has been omitted
shall, notwithstanding ouch oinioaion and that no claim to
he rated has been made hr i
him, be entitled to every
qualification and franchise depending upon rates n the
same manner as If his name had not been so omitted.
farewell concert of the promenade medians was very well
Till PROMENADE BAND CONCFAIT AT THE ROTAS- —1 he
attended on Thursday lest, the !Loyal Hotel Assembly
Rooms being fairly filled,—tt much larger audience than
when London singers have been "starring" it at \Vey-
I month. The services of Min Louise Hannington, •
1 London soprano, had indeed been engaged ; but in the
evening Mr. C. Linden read a telegram announcing that,
from indisposition, nhewuuld bo unable to appear,. The
concert was throughout a very enjoyable one ; but as we
have already noticed the perfortnances of Mr. Linden and
his friends on the Monday previous, we need not go into
detail. Suffice it to say that the programme was most
agreeable rendered, Mr. Arnold is • very pleasing tenor
singer, and succeeded admirably in "The Pilgrim of Love."
Mr. Ilarry Payne's concertina solo was again pronounced
very charming, and Mr. C. Linden won very great
applause and repeated encores for his admirable comic
iongii in character. His "Matrimonial Joys," composed
by himself, brought down the house in thunders of
approval. Ho also did his ideas on "The Tichtsirne Case,"
a very humorous composition, well sung. Mr. Poskitt
was encored for "Heaven bless the little ones." The party
are altogether moat praiseworthy, and deserving of
every encouragement, and we commend them heartily to
the patronage of any town where they may go at the close
of our season, and we hope to see and hear them again, as
Mr. Linden said on Thursday night, in May next.
itowton Perry annoss, Frlday.—bidore Mr W. Talbot, Dr.
Drew, lir O. Reynolds, And Ur fl. Hopkins.
John Rogers ens summoned for smelting Elisabeth
Hawkins and Sarah Oxnard
Mrs Hawkins's statement an to the *Sect that the defendant
came to her house in Franchlso-rtreet, called her num*, accused
tier of haring robbed his wife, and struck hcr three Dino.
Defendent, according to Mrs Ossiard's statement, runt to the
Nor Bridge inn, celled her a thief and a robber, and struck her
three times on the head.
Defendant said some of his furniture had been stolen by the
complainants, and his place was a wreck to chat It was three
months ego.
Fined 10e, int:fading coats

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ANNUAL MEETING OF TUE WORKING
DIEN'S CLUB.
Thin meeting was held on Friday evening last in the
Reading-room of the club, the president (Mr. George
Eliot) in the chair.
Mr. W. l'aog, hon. sec., read the report.
The IiON. SECRETARY said he thought the Skipping
Gaulle was not of so much benefit to the club as if the
members had chosen the Times, as the Ossetia was not
much read.
The IMesteircr congratulated them upon entering on
the thirteenth session with a balance in hand instead of
having £7 balance the wrong side. If they had bad no
very ,-tartling successes they had hal no seri, great tutsfortunes. Ile was glad that the younger members had
been spoken of as having behaved well. and also congra-
tulated them on the 'harmony among the members,
harmony that he could not hare spoken of at all the
ireneral meetings. It was gratifying that they had now •
larger number of members than before, and also a larger
number of annual members ; but there was not enough
yet, for 64 out of 210 was not a large enough proportion of
annual members. The committee were trying to bring on
the day when the club should be self-supporting. For this
purpose the committee bad introduced an innovation, •
small charge on the games of bagatelle—a very small
amount, but which would, like the Income-tax, bring in •
large revenue at the end of the year, and be hoped the
charge would be borne cheerfully. They are also
endeavouring to reduce the expenditure, and had got up •
petition to try and get off the rating. That question
turned upon a legal point, and until that was settled the
answer to the memorial could not he decided. The Act
excluded Mechanics Institutes, and ought certainly to
extend toWorking Men's Clubs. I u the next year they
a.ould have also to bear the additional expense of the .C 6
ground rent to Sir Frederic Johnstone. The next question
was as to the coming winter; the programme of last
winter was evidently not a success; it was almost •
disgrace, for members did not attend, and lectures would
not he repeated. But be hoped entertainments would be
given. The discussion clads also had fallen through but
he hoped another 'mason the gentlemen who came forward
then would .lo no again, and they would have a flourishing
discussion class. They wished to induce the friendly
societies in the town to hold their meetings at the dub,
the °datelines already had bad one lodge meeting bore,
and he hoped they would be able to agree again with the
Science and Art classes. Ile announced with great regret
the retirement of their esteemed secretary, Mr. W. rage.
who was not willing to retain his secretaryship any
further. Ile was not quite certain but that it would be
useful, in • self-governel club, that they should not be
dependent on one officer. So his resignation might he the
means of benefit to the club. The choice of rocretare
rested with the committee, and they should give it their
most earnest attention and eadeevoor to find a man
worthy to fill his Place
Mr. -Lucas hoped the froe-and-easy meetings would be
continued this winter.
Mr. TRIEELTOM asked whether the subscriptions paid
up to the present time were included in the report
Niro PAGE said the 1e75-6 subscriptions were not included.
Mr. TIMM:TON then proposed that the report, as read,
pamed.—Seconded nt by Mr. Dow and to,

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TIIE SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT OF CRIME AT
WEYMOUTH.
Mr. Supt. 'trickery made the following important annual
report to the Town Council on Thursday morning :
Superintendent's Office,
Weymouth, 13th October, 1875.
GENTLEMEN.—According to instructions received from
the Secretary of State I have the honour to lay before you
the annual criminal returns of this Lormfgh for the year
endinf 2fith September, 1575.
Under the head of indictable offences SCI persons were
preceded against this year; last year the number was 3,4,
shooing a decrease of IS. Last year 9 persons were pro-
ceeded against for burglary and housebreaking, against 1
this year; for frauds and larceny from dwelling-houses,
21 were proceeded against last year, and Is this year.
Persons proceeded against suniniarily thi* year were 419,
against DJ last year. of these 115 summonses were taken
out by private Individuals against persons for serious
°fiances, of which no lose than 43 were settled out of
court, and 11 discharges.
I believe the reason for so many AUMIDOOICI having
been taken out iv the extremely small sum charged for
the service of summonses compered to other places. I
find in the county of liorsetshire the service of a summons
under six miles is Si. 61., whereas in this borough it is
only 6d. The class of persons proceeded against are:
known thieves, 41; prostitutes. 21; vagrants and tramps,
IS; suspicious characters, ; habitual drunkards, 17 he
latter being persons previously convicted three or more
times in a short period); the remainder are persons of
a good character or are unknown to the police. I find
that of these persons 152 were non-residents. During the
the year 177 destitute persons and tramps have been
relieved and provided with shelter, viz., 159 men, 14
women, and 5 children, against last year.
During the year 305 doors and windows of d welling-
houses have been found open by the police between 12
p.m. and ti a.m., and the inmates ogled up to secure
them : in many instance, valuable property was left
egtosed.
The men of the force have discharged their duties under
very circumstances in a satisfactory manner
duringtAithe year. I find that since the visit of the
Yeomanry in May down to the present time, their average
daily duty has been 131 hours.
Your committee in the year 1873 passed • resolution
adopting • sliding scale of pay for the police force. I am
now waiting the confirmation of that order to complete
the classes of pay.
I find that in almost every force in England • Merit
clam has been instituted for the encouragement of zealous
officers, and they have been reported on as very successful;
thonforo, I would strongly recommend its adoption in
this force. I aui, leo
FLOWEL A. VICILMIT. Supt.

MUNICIPAL—Two candidates have already appeared for
the suffages of the burgesses at the next municipal
election. Dr. Joseph Drew asks for the vacancy caused by
the absence of Mr. A. Mason from the town; he does not
intend any conflict, unless forced upon him. Dr. Drew is
too well known in Weymouth to need • single word more
being said about him. Mr. Luridie oaks for re-election
his municipal courier has been plain and straight forward.
a large ratepayer and meet deeply interested in the town's
prosperity, he supports the reference of drainage matters
ti Sir John Coale as the person responsible for having
attempted the great plan of drainage, and responsible
therefor. 'This is intelligible, and no one ran doubt that
Mr. Lundio is sincere and upright in his votes and acts,
while has deep interest in the town has extended over
io.iny years. to has had many opportunities of seeing
other watering-places, the attractions they offer, the means
whereby they both get and kis* visitors, and we believe
that Mr. Lundie is impressed with the importance of
improvements, where they can be carried out. It is
affectation to ignore politics in a matter which has been ran
often swayed by them, and it has no inconsiderable
significance to observe consistent Liberals in Parliamen
questions supporting the opposite party in munierg
affairs.
MUNICIPAL— TIIE WEYMOUTH WARD.—Mr. R. A. kyles
has issued an address offering his services to fill the
vacancy causwi by the retirement of Capt. W. Roberts
from his seat in the Council for the Weymouth Ward. As
one deeply interested in the trade of the port and his
native town generally, Mr. Ayles may be expected, as he
promises, carefully to watch over its interests
as • seaport. Al he is to bo nominated by
Captain Roberts, we may have confidence that
lie will pay attention to matters specially important
as affecting the herb nu, similar to that care so many
years lestowwl by Captain Robert. himself. The latter
gentleman, we believe, felt strongly about the repair and
ff possible, extension of the outer pier, and also as to the
inns,etance of preserving • proper depth in the harbour
sna shipping men will look to 31r. Ayles to fill Captain
Roberts's place with like forethought, and with the
advantage of more youthful vigour on his side. His
address appears in our advertising columns.
ARTILLERYMEN'S YNTERTAINWEXT.—The amateurs of
Ni. 7 battery, thod brigade, ILA, gave an entertainment
ot ant,,h, and reading at the Nothe Fort, on Tuesday even-
ing. Gunner Wells had handsomely decorated • part of
the gun room, at the Portland cud of the fort, and it waa
brilUntly lighted. The whole passed off at spirit and
much success. Messrs. Wells, D. McVean, W. Locke, W.
tirnnwoosi, and R. Turner, were encored for their wows.
anl most of them twice. Gunner Wells responded with
r• Dolly Dot" and" Music Mad," being dressed in character
with drew' supplied by hirusell,_f and lie was immensely
A-ean's " Paddy's Wedding," "01.1 Man's
pariing,"and "Billy liarlow," were received warmly, and
wure Locke's "Sarah's Young man," and "Kathleen
Mavourneem" Grim wood was e.t.a:LW! p!al in the song,
"The charge of the Light Brigade, and They in " Tom
Bowling." Mr. Morris Telmundson Was • capital musical
director, and he played • beautiful violin solo. "Hope that
told • Uttering tale." The band also rendered efficient
service. The entertelismout was weU attended.

Ultimately It waa resolved to put the matter on the '
paper for next meeting.
The Towli CLERK mentioned some casei of poor persons
who had been summoned for rat-. but who said they
would be obbe.l to go into the Ciiiou, if the rates were '
enforced.
On Mr. RODERS.II motion, it was rc.olved that the rates,
in the two instances mentioned, be excused.
ritorOsitn RE.REILDINO or TREEITT CIieRCR.
Mr. Tito3l4ll 'Kul put a notice on the paper, to consider
the benefits from re-building Trinity Church, A.l Riskin.;
a road thereto. lie went fully into the matter it had
been thoitllit best to rebuild the church at the back of St.
Leonard's Terrace. in Mr. Sainwayis garden. but the
removal to the top of the hill caused it to be proposed
that a roadway should be made from the Bridge to that
place. The dangerous approach. Chapelry steps. would
be obviated. The matter was going on favotarably at
tint; but a change had *onto over Sir Frederic John-
stone, who now ref mod to let them have the land; but
otfered ti give a subscription for the enlargement on the
present bite. He asked for the countenaitee of the Local
Board to the new road, and perhaps some assistance. The
committee woold devote the site of the present church for
the road to go over.
Mr. .J. Canvas said the comnilttee for the rebuilding of
Trinity Church were anxious that the local Board should
show their approval of the plan for anew road. It would
open up a large amount of valuable property available for
bottling land, and the COAt would not be very great
Mr. Alderman llowann would support the formation of
• new road there, whether a church were built above, or

not.
Mr. 0. Boor gave his cordial aupport to the plan for
the roasl, leaving the church part altogether.
Mr. WALKER also supported the plan, not on account of
the church, heceuve he did not suppsie he should ever go
there—flaughter). But he wished it put on the agenda
paper for next meeting, the importance of improving the
streets and rmuls giving access to the now chapel in the
l'ark, which had been there lona' already.
The Mavoa thought the Board should give approval, so
long as it did net pledge them to give any toctiniarY
assistance. Others were interested in the matter Imsble
Sir Frederic Johnstone, and they ought to come forward
to press in the matter. Sir Frederic KM telieved
to have .Ctie,ooo to £70.000 a year, and a small piece of
land wall a matter of little consequence to him, if properly
put before him.
A resolution generally approving the projected plan was
. .

PROMENADE MUSICIANS' CONCERT.
The musicians who have, all this season, dune so much
to enliven the town by their artistic performances int our
Esplanade and streeta, appeared to advantage on Monday
evening last, when they tuost kindly gave • concert for the
benefit of the widow of the late George Bering. The
concert was given at the Auction Marx. and the
attendance was not half as good as it ought to have been;
hut thou present must have been agreeably surprised at
the goodness of the entertainment Messrs. Frank Arnold
and James Poskitt pleasingly sang some tenor songs the
former being very much and deservedly applauded for
"The Pilgrim of Love," and the latter being encored for
"Thou art so near and yet no far." There was alno some
agreeable instrumental musir, Mr. Geo. Foster performing
on the violin with taste. One very great treat was Mr.
Harry Payne's concertina solo, "'Slue bells of Scotland."
performed with remarkable power, the chiming, firing.
anti tolling of the bells, and the striking of the clock in the
midst of the rest, being charmingly imitated. Perhaps
Mr. Payne would pardon us for suggesting that although
some motion gives brightness to the concertina's music,
yet that he rather overdid his moveutents This by the
way; Mr. Payne's music web so good that he deserves
every praise, and we are only desirous that so protnising e
musician should avoid anything not approved by an
experienced audience. Mr. Clarence Linden had a variety
of successes, showing that he possuses tench talent arid
versatility as an entertainer. He sang several of the
comic or eerie-comic songs of the present day, and was
very successful in all. Just the cut for Belgravia" WU
encored, " I never WIN meant for the sea" was sung in the
style of the famous Vance., and tremendously applauded,
and Mr. Linden also gave an original song, now suns by
him for the first time, entitled "Matrimonial Joys. It
was full of fun, and Mr. Linden must really be congratu-
lated on Lis talent as a composer as well as comic singer.
Ills getup was laughable and fresh. and there was
nothing vulgar about it, as is too often the mu with some
comic singers. For this song alone Mr. Linden deserves
much success. But he also showed his power ix. "lb,
legitimate drams* with a recitation front Henry IV
(Shakespeare) in which llotspur's exquisite "description of
a fop" was rendered with much keenness and ludicrous
expression, and in the latter part of the recitation, the
hot-brained impulsiveness of Hotspur was imitated with
great effect Mr. Linden and his friends deserve audiences
of a higher class and we are glad to observe that they will
appear at the Royal Hotel to-night. They have done much
for Weymouth, taking their rhance of casual gifts, and it
Is to be hoped that they will have • bumper house to-
night. This we can promise any penion who thinks of
going—that judging from the entertainment of Monday
night, there will he no shadow or suspicion of vulgarity.
though the comic element will to represented. as Mr.
Linden has the management. Ile awl his friends will
give the best of their repertoire, and we expect a very
enjoyable concert.

MR. BOYTUN SMITH'S CONCERT.
Another first-class opportuuity for musical enjoyment
was offered to the public of Weymouth on Tuesday evening
last, when Mr. Boyten Smith introduced • party of
charming singers at the Royal Iletoel, and also gave
specimen's of his own tasteful performances. The arlisfia
were Miss Jessie Itoyd, soprano, is lively little eongstress
with a clear anti tuueical voice, much sprightliness, even
restlessnees, of manner, and very much power of execution.
A great contrast wits the contralto singer, Madame Alice
Rtrnett, a host in herself, • very Jane for dignity of
memo:nee, and calmness of manner, but with rearcely
the readiness to run up and down the scales, ~r
trill out the grace notes, which comes of a selfolenying
devotion to her art, Mr. Alfred Kenningliam, the tenor,
hat a very rich and good voice awl much correctness
executuinus of
though his word-pronunciatien woo not pi good
as it might be. Mr. Henry Honer"( t was a meet agree-
able and satisfactory base, and that 14 laying iui,imb. fir
we have heard another p.l base lately, and therefore Mr.
Honoree( t did not come upon one with such a surpriee, as
would have been the case in the recent dearth of
good lessees at Weymouth. Ile woo heart with
good effect in " Mail of Athens," especially in the
lot Yew., lie also disnialed much power and bitieethin
of voice in "hear me, gentle Maritana." Madame
le,ceett le quests) semplice" and "Spring." She
las ehowlance of confidenese her wonis are well pro-
nounced, and her voice agreeelde, although she does not
attempt were high flight,. .his. Jessie Rept ong, ac .
pealed by Mr. Iloyton Smith, "Carnival dV e ents° "
(Benedict) and treated it with airy playfulness and grace,
that enchanted all; her notes were free and fresh as thooc
of a liird, and she was heartily encored, when she reeponded
with" I dreamt that I dwelt in marble balls." Iller "Would
you know that maiden fair!" was newt archly (almost
roguishly) sung, and yet the beauties Of the music were
carefully brought out; she ICI" again encored, met sing
"I will gang to Ronald," with equal eneress Mr.
Kenninaham succeesled well in " Eloinera" Watts.), sung
with spirit awl feeling ; but better still in "Sweetheart.,"
in which he displayed a most :meet awl tuneful voice; it
would, have been nearer perfection lout he given us the
words more plainly. Mr. Boyton Smith performed three
pianoforte solo., " La Truite" (Heller), Selection (min his
own musical sketches, and Wolletiltaupee "Grand Maroh
de Concert," These selections proved his great power and
taste, as a musican, suit one his skill as a eumpoeer alto,
the audience applauded heartily each time, and simple Mr.
Smith feel that he is always acceptable loan audience who
thoroughly understand good music. Of the harmonised
pieces commend as to Pearsall'', inadrigal " Who shall win
i‘eriluadez fairo te the dtzstzeelattiolil..eyryth.eghitla4itlasnurtar;
Ilorscroft, was alp, very tine, and the new part song
"Evangeline," words by Mr. Cole, music by Mr. Boyttin
Smith, was charmingly executed, and the fine chording of
the parts well rendered ; it must have been is satisfaction
to the composers to hear their ideas so fully and sweetly
developed„. the public were evidently deliehted with the
result, and the popularity of "Evangeline will be greatly
increased. A very pleasing finale was Itinautts "Good
Night." a perfect treat to listen to: in this all the per-
formers most ably took their parts, and rendered the part
song one of the most delightful of the concert. We must
not omit to notice, that though there were encores, yet so
smartly and ably was the concert managed, that it was
over by ten o'clock, another proof of the excellent manage-
ment of Mr. B. Smith as a conductor.
SCIENCE AND ART CLASSES.
The prises and certificates given by the Government
department to the students in the Science and Art classes
at Weymouth, were distributed on Monday afternoon, at
the Guildhall, by the Mayor, in the presence of weeny
friends of the students who hail assembled. It appears
that claspes have been taught in connection with the
Collegiate School, at Miss Stare's and Mrs. schools,
at the Middle School, at the Werking Men's Club, and the
Barrack', and the young ladies, young men and others
who have studied formed quite • large gathering of them-
selves. There were present on and around the platform :
—The Mayor (Mr. G. B. Weleford), Rev, V. F. Ransome,
Rev. .1. Ellis, Mr. Lundle,_ Major Wadeson, V.C., Mr. G.
Eliot. Capt. Russell. R.E. Mr. H. T. George, Rev. J.
Miller, Professor Hoffert ie., and a large number of boys
occupied the side seats. Mr. John Groves, Miss Groves,
and other ladies and gentlemen. with the students, among
whom were many young ladies, also not a few soldiers,
filled the body of the hall
The Mona said he bar! been requested by the committee
of the Art and Science classes to engage in • most pleasing
duty, that of giving the prises offered by the Government
for various subjects. He was glad the classes still kept
&fleet although be feared they ought to be somewhat
different from those held at the Working Men's Club.
There seemed to be an idea that because they were held
at the room there, kindly placed at the disposal of the
committee, the classes were confined to working men.
But any young persons, whether those in the shops or
elsewhere, were entitled to take advantage of the classes,
and also to strive for the prises offered. It might have
been exPected that the classes would lie very niurh more
numerous than they were, for there was not the increase
that might have been anticipated, and he hoped, after this
meeting, the gentlemen would find them lout led. Ile
theta called oil the Rev. V. F. Raneome, whole kiudnose
and usefulness to the cheeses he acknowledged.
The Rev. V. F. Reasone said he had not come with any
of thaw troublesome things called statietics. lie felt that
the energy thrown into the matter by Mr. Iloffert ha,'
been little rewarded, and that many Young people In the
room had not joined the classes who would, if they had
eons into the study of some one of the different subjects,
have been amply rewarded. We know many things, and
many we do not, and among the things we are ignorant of
is our own ignorance. Not long ago he received a report
from the Education Department, and with it he was to
read a letter from the Telegraph Ikpartment asking him
to caution boys not to throw stones at the telegraph wires
and insulators. After reading that letter he gave some
explanation about electricity and magnetism, and his
words sot them wishing to know more of tleee subjects,
they were 10 interested. The classes Mr. Hoffert had
Instituted at the barracks showed that soldiers in the
British unity took interest in the subjerts and took
prize., and to find out that told WI soniething about the
British army we did not know before. They bad to thank
Mr. Hoffert for that good work. A else% bad been held
there all the winter; he (Mr. Ransom.) bad been present
and marked the registers, and hail witnessed the heart)'
attention given by both teacher and taught. Another
class was hell at the Working Men's Club: it consist.' of
tuaiiiljoiteni,s:theataet,fdt.h.e.N.'atnioontalsoßcnuhmalros dasoitthoeurgsh'tt
lie, and he hoped more would join. There were also
classes at Miss Stage's and other schools. Among the
students there had been two or three failures: but the
greater part had either obtained prises and certifiestes or
certificates onlyt Ile did not consider this ems the special
wick of his calling as a clergyman, but he felt it his duty
to enter into auytlaing to advance social good—(appleusel.
Mr. G. ELIOT said it was univermlly admitted that a
Government ought to help forward the education of the
people, and he was pleased that the British Government
wonxmo MEN'S MVO. was not behind others in assisting the scientifie education
A memorial Ira. presented from Mr. G. F.. Eliot, pre of the people of this land, in endeavouring to perseak
sidents and the members of the Working Men'sclub, and assist the lowest to leeks the first step on the cite
asking for remissing of the rates of the club. The Act of rational ladder. They Insisted on payment by results,
Parliament had specially named "Mechanics' Institutes," that wt. the principle in elementary schools, and to test
and there was is stronger reason for exempting Working the results, a very strict and careful examination is made
Men's Clubs, end inspectorsare app,inted. awl if the Government give
The Idaioa had looked into the matter, and believed a certain sum to the chides they. must be satiated that
that the remission of Working Men's Chiba did not come the money expended out of the public puree has been
within the scope of the Act. really awl honestly earned. Nothing can be more careful
Ttionse thought they were going on dangerous and strict than the way in which the mustainations mire
lie thought that to remit the rate would carried out therefore we may be quite certain the money
endanger the objection of the Gwho have Is very well expended. Government will only meld these
overnment,
lately consented to charge themselves with rates on their clams where there is &disposition on the part of the town
Ilgerertj". or district to help itself. Seitalde places mud be pro-
DU. Lose said it was a small matter to the rake of the vided and maintained at the cost of the locality where the
town but a very important matter te the Institution. classes are held—a very fair principle to go upon. It
The Mona and other members mentioned the Sang, would indeed lie most disastrous if the Government were
Wiens and other charitable inatituttee, which were to refuse to take any steps for the olueation of the poorer
entitled to remission if the Working Men's club were, classes until they showed • desire to educate themeelves ;
but they called on the locality to help in providing such
It will —ties be seen that the reelection In Borough ejostton swot .riteti the means of the hot.e,t
' expenses. said to be owing to Casservalies management, is chiacees. As to the class of people for whom these classes
In this instance imagioarY. Kett2
se to lEWenre than that,' the are formed, he feared there was pone inisundersomding.
.th=re "se thefiletette. the 1 routs, art in some measure from the place in which
am taxes. CM US WOW. We...woman pay MU the tite bad been had. They bed been bad it the
local expanses

TOWN COUNCIL MEMITNG.
THERSDAT.—Present : The Mayor (Mr. G. B. Welsfordl,
Aldermen Eliot, hi illedge, and Howard, Councillors
Lomita, J. Groves, Snook, Walker, Ruben', Aylesbury,
Thomas, Vincent, and G. Eliot
TIZEWORRA.
',kerma were granted to mural !indicant& Some
time was occupied in examination of bilbs.
DRIVING PIM
Tenders were reoeived for this work. Mr. E. Roper
tendered at £l3 for five piles ; Mr. R. SIMPPard, £l2;
Mr. W. Valiance, CIL
The Surveyor was consulted, and said he did not know
whether Sheppard geoid drive piles; Eli Roper could,
as he was • regular plte driver; but he did not know any
rowan why Sheppard should not do the work.
Mr. LENOIR proposed, and Mr. ATIASIMRT seconded,
That Sheppard's tender should be accepted.--OarriaL
COAL MEM-
Mr. W. Beale was appointed permanent coal meter, In
place of one who wee unable to attend.
00R011011 RATE.
The Towg CUM% presented a statement showing that
.f. 500 would he required. A conversation followed about
the insurance of the Town Hall, insured in £3,000, but
which it was thought was worth £l,OOO.
Ultimately the rate was granted.
WATCH RATE.
The TOWN CLIME also applied for • rate of £5OO, the
balance due to the Steamer being £130; the Government
pay one-half.
Granted.
This rate was the same as the last.'
THE SHED NEAR THE GAS WORK..
It WU decided to invite tenders fur letting the above for
seven years.
sursitrxrEsnmwr's IMPORT.
The MAYOR read the anntril rriminol returns of the
borough for the year ending September SM.
The MAIMS considered it most satisfactory., as was
a considerable decrease in serious offences.
Alderman Suer and Mr. BOOZES agrmi that the report
was most creditable to the police, and
Alderman Howse° said we ought to be very proud of
our
Vssit.e.e.are," said Mr. Ticnixs.
The MOTOR spoke in the same Amin. adding that the
rase of the borough was different from that of an inland
town; during the summer, on an average, the men had
134 Lours • day.
Mr. llowign advocated the establishment of police
barracks. as the county police have, and he believed it
would save £5O or £llO a year. They could build police
barracks, keep the men together, and make • profit out of

The lodge " Flower of the Weit," had accepted
the £lO compensation offered far giving up ground, and
the Board resolved to Pay the molter. and make an end of
the matter.

Working Men's Club, because it waathe most suitable room,
and could be obtained on reasonable terms. But as to the
laeolde. the Government specified that the chases were for ,
laic innics, artisens. operatives. MO teachers I
of el. an 'Wary scli,ds, and pereone in receipt of eateries.
shoplaeepers, and tradesmen who have not an income of
1110 a year. and for them psople Government will give
money all for these claims*, PO that people take the
advantage of thou who woad.' not be able but for theft to
obtain such inetruction. The Government undertook to
do this becauee this country should not be hebind hand in
the rare with other countries who know the iniPerleseee of
draw ingont in the working daft.; all the talent and the intellb
gence they ;Kis -ibly can. Therefore in toning forward to help
this matter we are simply aseisting in • great nationalmove-
ment keep this country in the foremost place among the
civiliearl nations of the world, and it is our duty to do so,
not aoily from feelings of eurnpassion for our fellow
-
creatures, but also as Engliehtuen. Mr. Eliot then
ricknowledgel the services of their hon. secretary, Mr.
Ransonic, • man very noel' burdened with other work,
and lot fir whose cervices he feared the science and art
classes would have fallen through last year. Ile hoped
that many more would join, and coiling attention to their
programme fur the coming year, he pointed out that
inorganic chemistry would cost 12s. the term.
The Rev. J. neat sail that in knowing his own 'gnaw.
awe, Mr. Itansoue had attained to the height of Socratic
wieloni. Ile himself attained that height about fire years
mai, when he listened to Mr. lioffert, and took some of his
boys to Exeter to be examinol. .kfterwards Mr. Buck-
nia.evar came round enlisting sympathy in the matter, and
lie (Mr. Ellis) got a committee together and secured the
service* of Mr. Richard Eliot as bon. secretary, and classes
were held at the Collegiate sebool. The origin of the
present classes was due to the irrepreseible energr of Mr.
Huffed, who tormented hint to go to examinatione, and
would not let him rest till they were established. in
carrying on the classes at the Collegiate sehool he (Mr.
Ellis) unwittingly got into collision with the authorities
at South Kensington. and Mr. Miller also, and their
naimi were struck off the committee. Wel it not been
for the kindness of Mr. Ransom, they would have had no
exist ~ i,, ation, nor prizes, nor certificates but their irre-
pressible doet ar came to set them to rights, mei they were
Indebted to Mr. Floffert for plaguing Mr. Ransome into
the work. All had a duty in connection with these
classes, young people ought to go In for the subjects,
Frown-up pe•ple might alim, and all persons of any
influence in M eymouth ought to act on the conmaittee.
The Government required as a guarantee an influential
committee, and it was neceseary for some of than to be
present while the examinations are going on. Be pointed
out that the classes must be opened next Monday to
qualify for examination, and he hoped those who had won
prise% or certificates would strive not only to retain their
present ',mations but to of dein higher one..
Carr. Itusseta. RE, who had acted as inspector on
behalf of the Government, was glad to see such a large
and influential assemblage. Ile had seen something of
the work in other parts of the country, having made a
tour of inspeetion in Yorkshire and i ales n Ireland, and it
was well appreciated by all who went in for the work. At
the same time, the interest r icht be much deepened. In
every department of work, whether in the work shoo or
the study, science is required. In military engineering
for instance, mmlern warfare involves problems of such
tremendous inaenitude that it has to be looked at in all its
aspecte. Chemodry, geology, in fact all the "olives," are
reqnired in warfare and in all the departments of modern
life. Ono very pleasing feature of these dames was the
energy with which the teachers, especially the local
teachers, threw themselves into it, another way in which
the committees devoted time gratuitously, and another
pleasing feature was the way in which the clergy assist.
.%11 over the country the committees are largely composed
the clergy of the various places. Them are a great
many people who think that man must pull asunder what
el has pained together, hut he protested against the idea
that a man who has signed the 3io Articles must be an
enemy to science—(applause)
The Itsrou distributed the prises and certificates, as
follows:

OBIONEREL.
Scttootnoom Aso SCiioui..—We believe the Rev. ill.
Beckles ha made *oldie:abet to the School Boord to grant
him the use of the Board schoolroom on Sundays, for the
purpose of • Sunday schooL The majority of the Board
were willing to accede to Mr. Rockies' ropiest • but as the
permission was not unanimous, the Rector has thought
lest to defer pressing the matter for the present. We
hear that one person desired to impale on Mr. heckles the
condition that he should not teach Church doctrine. The
Rector was desirous to meet the matter by seeing a non-
Church Sunday school opened in another room of the
same building, but that was not accepted. LUedlClille

CIaTTIVATIIa MID Patna.
tegiate Seleool.—Drawitwit, taught by Mr Charies,Ryan,
art mailer, (late head master of the School et Art. Leeds,
Halite:, and Lotruhigton). Freehand : John Crickmay,
William Elite, Gregory Walter (prim). Homy Hawkins, Mart ii
Itstudall (prim), Henry Lyne, &hound Penney, William
&modem, Charles Speckman, George Young. Jolm Younger.
Perspective: Alf tkillett (prise). Model : Edwin Burtt, C.
Gregory, Walter Gregory (prize), Richard Groves, Richert!
hare, Graves Welker —gamine, taught by Profemior Holten
Animal,
phystotgy : C. Gregory, Edwin Bunt, Richert Hare,
Henry Hawkins, Charles Holland, Owes Walker Botany:
Walter Gregory (prize), AU dielt, John Barscombe, Charles
Benjamin Browne, Henry Lyne. Magnetism and
electricity: William Ellis, Jame* Southall, George Symes
(prim), Richard Gnives, Iterbcrt Groves.
Mier Store's SckeeL—Botany : Catherine Edwards, Emily
Havivanl. Drawing: Ellen Newbold, Annie Howbeit
Wevoimiiii Science Vases, Meld at the Wu, kin. Merit Club.
—Annual physiology : Martha Titer& Owtherine lizard, Albert
Bolt, Hislolph Kant (prize), William Pond, Ilene= Ilolort
(advanced stage), Henry Lyn.. Magnetism and clectrieitY
John Bose. Martha Thud (prim), Catherine Tizard (prim),
Herman lioffert (first clam in the advanced stage and iir(ze).
The Barrackg.—Mainetlqm and electricity: John Laird
(('nor). Samuel ()errant (prim). Chivies Williams (prize),
Chart.. Page (prize). Geometry : John Laird, Chart,* Page,
Charlie, Williams.
In addition to this Herman Hotted, aged 15,100 of Professor
Hafert, has ...lithium' a teacher's certificate for drawing.
His Worship added that two other prises had been
received. undoubtedly for Sturrney : but owing to their
not being named, he would not receive them till an answer
hail been received from the Government department.
Mr. LUNDIF: then proposed a vote of thanks to the
Mayor. He ventured to say this meeting, though the
first, would not be the last, and ho compliment.' the
young ladies and gentlemen on the deserved success they
had attained. Ile wai sure this day would not be forgotten
by any of them, the results hail been those of hard work.
and they hail received very eatkfactory testimonials. lie
also eingratulsted the committee, and trustasl that this
meeting WOIII.I lOC the prelude to very much lar4er sliecew.
and of satisfaction to Mr. Hoffert. It had been said that
considering the population of this town, we showed the
smallest resulto; but he trusted that after this igeetinic.
Weymouth would show that sho furnish.' quite as large
a proportion of succeitsful students as other towna Ile
by moving the thanks of the meeting be given
to the Mayor, who wail always ready to lend kis assistance
on such occasions as this—(applause).
The Marcie returned thanks, and remarked on the great
atisfaction these results must have given to Mr. Hoffert,
to Mr. Ryan, who had taught the drawing classes, and to
the Rev. J. Miller, whose pupils, who hail gained :so many
prise., had been taught by himself

DISTRIBITTION Or 11(1 7.55 AWARDED BY THE
GOVERNMENT FOR THE RECENT SCIENCE
AND ART EXAMINATIONS lIELD IN
W EY MOIJTH.
T. the Editor.
Ilia‘ing this day attended this distribution of prizes at
the Guildhall, by the Mayor. I feel (as Honorary Secretary
of one of the Science and Art classes conducted in the
town) I cannot permit the report of the meeting, which
doubtless you will give in your usual accurate manner, to
go forth to your readers, without offering a few wools of
explanation, with respect to the prizes and distributions
gamed by those pupils, who have, during the past twelve
months attended the classes held at the Middle School,
Weymouth, conducted by the Rev. J. Miller. In the first
place it was clearly undentoal immediately after the
examinations had taken place, by all connected with the
VariOtli Science awl Art CIA.CII in the town, that when
the time arrived, a general distribution of prizes and
certificates should take place. On this understanding, Mr.
Miller, his mipilsisoine of the coininittee and his Secretary,
attendee( the distribution ; but not until the closing
remarks of the Mayor, in responding to a vote of thanks,
was Mr. Miller's name mentioned to the ineetinif, as
having entirely taught the whole of his classes himself,
during the bud season ; why then this course was adopted.
I atu at a lets to conceive, for I feel persuaded Mr. Miller
deservee all the credit that CAR be bestowed on hint for
Ids untiring effolta Of course, the timelier of prizes and
certificates gained by his
Peens, will speak more than all
newspaper reports put together, for the manner in which
he ha. grounded them ; hut then after two years' labour,
it is only right that some notice should be taken of a work
which is in no way insignificant. I wish it clearly under-
stood, I do not write this letter with any desire to compare
one muster with another, but simply to enable the public
to give honour where due. Those who attended
he distribution to-day, have from what they heard
from the remarks of each speaker, of course gone
away with the ales that ono muter had done all.
Mr. lioffert has done great things, and I would
be the last to take from him one particle of praise,
but still I think after all the explanations that were given
before the distribution took place, to every one connected
therewith, Mr. Miller ought certainly to have had a more
pnerninent position. The reason Sturmey did not nmeive
his prize for perspective at the hands of the Mayor was
that Mr. Ransome had it sent to bin, (the examination in
this subject haring been conducted for all dames in one
room) and he faded to send the same to myself as
secretary to Mr. Miller's classes. in conclusion I might
mention that classes in inorganic chemistry, geology,
electricity. magnetism, and other subjects, have been re-
rommenced this reason at the Middle School under Mr.
Miller's tuition, and, as secretary, I shall he MITTS' to
receive names of any wishing to join, and alien also he
happy to give any information required. Apologising for
the space I have taken, but feeling sure you would wash a
correct report to go forth, I am, Ica
Bihar S. MILLEN-IL
lion. Soc. S. and A. Classes, Weymouth Middle School.
The following are the results of examinations of Mr.
Miller's pupils
Oroanw Chetniatry Millor's the only chaff who took
up this subject). I candidates entered, 2 pared -Ist Class,
Banns and Oliver. 1 paned tel Clem, Glaselereuk.
Inorganic Cheinietry.-5 candidates entered. 2 1•1100t1 2nd
Clam, Cross and Phillips.
Geology —7 eondldsfze entered. 2 parted Ist Class, Barnes,
Oliver, and liturmay. 3 jawed Ind Class, Phillips, 014mi/rook,
and Crews
Magnetiom and Electric-4.-4 candidates entered. I passed
Ist Claw, Karnes, Oliver, and Stunney. 1 passed advanced
Ist Class, Oluebrook.
Perspectioe.-2 candidata, entered. 1 passed lit Class, with
hill cort,ficate, !Burma.
Freehand. —3 cat entered. I passed 2nd Class,
Phillips and Oakley.
Grotnetry.-4 candidates entered. 1 passed ital Chia,

'r.s.

—Thomas Cook, • eaggsant of police ia the dock, said that names of all six of the Liberal candidates, they explain
betgeen three and four o'clock on Monday be was called what way this increase in the poor rate has heen ores
on board the steunshin Port Adelaide, and the chief m„,,,,L They say:—" Many of the inhabitants iif l'isilii
officer was reported dead by • dolor on board. Tie saw a can look hack to the time when the rouser, :thee held,
revolver on the table of the salynt. The captain of the the reins of government, then the rates were 131 iq
next ship was on board, ands netinit on hi', sugSt.ii.n. Wit' number and amounted to about Its. in the pound, the,
~es discharged four chambers of the pistol into the watar.
The revolver was plas-ed in the case and brought to the
4 wisepa-rattie's'irliecea.WdSliTeedif:heerennaL change boo swlhseoenw IV=
office. lb 410 not oliserve in the caw a piece of paper into our municipal rule, and the ratee have gradual),
with the w ird " loaded" on it.- Ede ard Leigton, the dwindled down to four, amounting to 7a. it in the
captain of he ship Pert Adelaide, said the revolver
,Po,,,,,litraiillidiray tredlinbtyfoonrethoentneo..t.Thieny,,,wrzililinh—avi:tyzhne
Election Petition: end, the 1/efenee of the Fishery ilqes.
.p.reeieklusceuilos..,,:otar.hi_s
gp.a.m.
onpetztay:.
dp:!...l.coei
. loot
oi
iaipaltiewanter Latht the
ica:a),:sriit.:x.
the word I led tion ; 3rd, the Second Genend Election; and list (but by
twisted it round the trigger of the pistol, and left it in a no means least) the excessively high impost charged fra
case which was unlocked, but hail the key in it. There lighting the borough with Gas—amountine to um. arils ij
w urn about 11,11 Germane and Poles on board, and they Limn for the last year." Wise electors will do well not to
caused much trouble, lie hail the pistol in Mao of any be kwl away by bias on any particular question, but slionlil
accident or emergency. tin Monday night he fo ~,,, I that vote for the men who they have 1 •ral to be upright in
the paper marked "laded' hail fallen inside the ewe by their conduct, and careful for the public interest, as
the drawer. Possibly the primmer might not have observed opposed to that of private clique.
it. The first officer knew the pistol to be loaded, but MaoirreliAL. Saturday.—Befon. the Mayor.
witness was not aware that the prisoner knew it. It WWI Ileary Stielland, found sleeping in lie Guilford's stable,
a selfreoiling pistol, and had no guard to it. The prisoner quay, was ecntimeed to seven days' hard labour.
was not acquainted with firearms.-11r. Lushington said Moirear.—tkifore the Mayor and Mr P. T Rogers.
It * to he a very treacherous weapon.—James swain Meenraaaa was charged with threatening and assault.
Cahill, superientendent of the East and West India Dock log Thomas Rostroo, engineer at Mr nekton's factor).
police, said that on Monday afternoon he went on board t'omplainant had bad some words with her busloul about a
the Port Adelaide to apprehend the prisoner, and charged chopper which earn lost, arid defendant sent fur Mtn, mauled
him with causing the death of the Snit officer. It. said, him shout, struck him, and strangled him.
fruedfo.re the same magistrate*,
t"hLaint
tvoefryteterinrr‘Ly.
lilele.wku:damgeoitido
h.fenilr
hinitnthilesrpet.wweireoinend Ciresempailots
in doing no it went off, and he fell dead." The prisoner Samuel Baldwin, • street acrobat, was brought up fur being
anboLdy drunk luLd.bierlii_lesgeo.for.,
iarn.ll,2s.lsielfioihrtiegt.hh6l on toe
remanded Ordered to leave the town.
the rune magistrates.
of the decearatd On ni:Auonr:ciiiut. -a:lat.
all J(II4C-1 renewal, of Charlton Marshall, in the employment
rho knew hum; he served seven years with the firm of of Mr C. Coates, bay dad f Slandford, ems chuy .
er, u ol with
Meurs. Templer, with whom Mr. Brooks, kite M.P. for
:!th;.PPeltri.:l;ri:rls..Yein::wb:str:":°greatly beloved and respected by
stealing a quantity of hay, the property 14 his master, whilst
thc,rrsi.wiplication of Superintendent Hunt, remanded till to.
cons cyln • it from Illasidforil to 80urn...11..11th iin Satunia) last
Weyruoutb. was connected ; he held a captain's certific,ate,
had brought the vessel from the north of EngLan Ito Sergcatit Hallett having glven et Hence, the prisoner was. ,on
Pern Sessions , Thursday.—Before the Mayor, and Messrs.
loss of two sons, for Captein John Scriven's eldest son
I..iLduonnwarr, ants:ire
Thproenplirrelnaticobianynotanthiln:iehlat voyage. lie
tlhl: .
hMtr00rt,,,J1.8.141.::
j1r.i55nt:.1%.1.,,,a,, itn.sh....o r
list ratesinritf
.Is.mlmer
F. T Rogers, C. J. Stone, W. D. Dugdale, J. 11. Durell, mid G.
went in the China trade and was never heard of again,
11. Ilutch.
and now be is suddenly bereaved of the second son. The
father was at one time toaster of the Medlin, of Wey.
tlhl:'lit illiFiffUoln'hdes taAf rtr:ilitC"ltTilalL theric'll
nioutb. Great commiseeratiou is felt for him, as it is
thought that the two bons considerably helped to support
The list
IV, toe, out ouprtoidifuceedhic,:hih,tessnoir7shlsidl,l2.ldldithinin
whlosuip:scrisprwluconn.
their parents. The young luau is to be buried on Friday
at Portlanih ig1.2403 in M.
The rate woe signed.
jam.. Trtn.uvil, of (Slather) Marshall, wag charged on
remand with stealing hay, the property el big master, Kr Cl.
Coates, on the Ott. inst.
Prosecutor on the oth lest, sent prisoner to 13ourriemoutb
a ith a load of hay for Mr Lidillaw. Prboner loaded from the
rick and it weighed 2 tons 6 eel.; when weighed at the Bourne.
valley Pottery.brldge, on the next day thus was only 1 ton
10 vet. I qrs.
George Cramer, landlord of the New Inn, Lengths*, add
prisoner came to his house on Saturday miming between six
end seven o'clock. Ile and another person venla him, had a
quart of ale, lie asked to leave two trusses id hay under the
shod as he SU going to Pourncmouth, and had afterwards 0
take them to • butcher's at Poole. He left the two triages. The
trusses were taken away again before sine or two o'clock. He
new the prisoner afterwards °Liming from Poole with the empty
utunCon.
Luke Jams', In the employ of Mr Laidlaw, mid on Saturday
the 15th inst., he took In some trues's of hay, brought by
primmer. The hay produoml was like It.
Joseph Darner coder at the George Inn, said prisoner had
been In the habit of aiming to the George. On Saturday
morning, sew hint in the yard with • sure, which wan
untidy. In the evening he found a truss of ha 3 in the coach/
house, which was nevcr locked In the day time. The waggon
reinahml hi the yani froin between twelve or one o'clock to
about three. 110 was alone. He wee not surprised at ending
the bay in the noch•house as he hod known several people
',sive hay there. Ile had known flve tftlatol of hay put there
at one time by Mr Coatia's men. He had known them take of
ion ..f a load and leave it there. The particular trues of hay
In iinration be had no doubt .1111 placed In the catelt•house by
the primmer.
Cross-examined: Ile had never known the prisoner leave hay
there before.
P.O lullett on Tuesday went to the George Inn, Longffeet,
with P.C. Herbs, and found Om truss of bay produced. The
landlord and list witness knew nothing of tbe hay. On ths
Parkatrairroad be met the irieoner. When charged prisoner
said he was not at Ihule on Saturday, and had never left any
hay at the Goorire mm,. The hay delivered to Mr Leidlaw Wlll
of the same quality.
The case was adjourned till next Thursday in order that s
Man named Saunders, who was with the prisoner when he left
the hey at the George Inn, might be summoned to attend and
file evidence.
The Mayor alai requested that the person who weighed the
truism into the waggon might be present.
Ellen Andrew was brought up in custody, charged with
attempting to commit suicide by drowning on tbe previous
evening.
Maria Ilancock sold she was standing on the quay last night
just after eleven o'clock. She saw the prisoner running down
from Lagland-strect, and she said "Whale the matter, Ellen."
„Pert:n.74:: ariLto.bneaeon"orethdie'lmnry,witilmrll,:;'
jyti:he'ions,
ovirit:ilrrniabc.rdir to d.roti:;:bn:hpersey'verf...l
alarm and a young Man named bridle jumped aboard one of
the vessels lying near, and held out an oar to her, which
she took held of. Some one got a beat and brought her

ashore.
By Mr Stone: She could not say whether prisoner was Intoxi-
cated or not, she amended to be sober. She jumped over the
quay.
lienry Brown said he was standing near the Fiabsshambie
atop. on Wednesday evening in company with some other men.
One of the men said, "There. a woman going to jump over.
hoard." Ile looked round. "She's gone clean over. • man
named Bridle got aboard one of the vowels and held an owe out
to the prisoner. and be, witness, jumped into • boat and
brought her ashore.
ill Mr Stone: Ile heard some one say "Take hold of Um
03X.
By the Mayor: After they pit Kleiner ashore Au hail
hesttries. Ilad no one been at hand when she jumped over.
li4ani she mast have been drowned. No one KY near her at
the time she jumped into the water.
Prisoner said .he was very sorry for whet she had done
Prisoner was remanded until Monday in order that her
anther, who live. at Kinson, might be • mtuunlcated with.
The license of the Antelope Hotel was transferred from Mr
Joseph Dowell to Mr William Maim that of the New Antelope
Inn from Mr William Arthur to Mr William Lemma, and that
of the White if set beerhouse, Went Shore, from Elisabeth
Skinner to Thomas King. The license of the Brlttania beer.
house, quay. was transferred from Thomas King to Thomas
Thimson 1./uneven, but it having been stated that I/unman
h.l twice beim before their worship during the pest yew, and
Mr Slime also stating that Dunevan had frequently Insulted
I ' whilst intoxicated, he was cautioned that If brottebt
before the Bondi for misconduct he would be severely
. 1,41115110 d.