The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-01-25 00:00:00

PORTLAND.

TEE RISOLT —We are glad to learn that the gallant
malvors of the ketch Remit have received their well-
earned salvage, amounting to £325, from the Insuranee
Company.
FOWL RODURT.—Last week Mr. Smith, of the
Terminus Hotel, was robbed of five hens and a cock;
the police have an idea who the thieves are, but no
certain proof as yet.
AninaaLrr hisoac.—Tha Lorda of the Admiralty
have awarded their medal for bug service and good
conduct to John Eutwisle, sat maker on board the
Boecawen. . .

THE BOSCAWIN AND VII TINI.—On Friday a draft
of two men and 13 boys from H.M.S. Boscawen
proceeded to Portsmouth to jAn H.M.S. Tyne for
passage to foreign stations.
KiLISI OF Szsraiss.—Daring the severe weather,
by order of the Prince commanding the district, the
sentries of the garrison are to be reiieved every hour,
instead of every two hours, the order applying to thee
on guard between sunset and sunrise.
Dsent or A TRADESNAN.—On Thursday, Mr. John
Kew, tobacconist, of Fortunes Well, expiool after
having been unwell for a considerable time. The
funeral took place on Saturday, when, beside the family
of deceased, a number of his brother officers from the
Convict Prison attended the last rites.

WAGOONITTZ C•PRIZED BY Till WIND.-1 waggon-
ette belonging to Mr. Thresher' and driven by a young
man named Read, was on Tuesday proceeding to the
prison to bring a convict escort to the Railway Atation,
when in passing from Verne-street into East in-lan
the wind at the corner WA so violent be t i blow the
waggonette over, and it fell against the wall, where it
rested, until Read, who had a similar accident pre-
viously at the cemetry, was able to get it upright again.
The waggonette afterwards arrived safely at the p loon,
and brought the discharged prisoner down without
further mishap.
FRENCH IRON-CLAD FRIGATZ IN Till 0071 --About
nine o'clock in Saturday night, a French iron-clad ram
frigate we, seen to run into the West Bay, causing
some little surprise, as there seemed to be no c mos for
her entering the Bay. Aho its crew at once put oif to
know if she wanted assistance or a Idiot, end got on
board before they could be etopped ; but on • second
crew attempting to board, they were stopped by the
sentries, the coastguard also put off, but were very
coolly receive I. On Sunday morning, however. Chief
Officer Colwill went on board again In full uniform,
with arms arid flag., but the Frenchmen did not even
let down a ladder for the convenience of H. Majesty's
officer, who did not stay long. On Sunday the French-
man left tho Cove, and steamed round into Weymouth
Roads. She is reported to have been by no means co
clean as an English man-of-war.
Tasmanian AND RAILWAY EMPLOY'S!' SOPPII.
The annual supper of those employed on the Wey-
mouth and Portland Railway, with whom generally
join a number of tradesmen and friends, took place on
Toursdsy evening at the Viet iris Ii del, when Mr.
and Mrs. Hodsdon, as usual, put on the table a capital
repeat, the scene being made more attractive by a
large Lumber of flowers and lein leaves. The ever
I ready Rector of Portland, Rev, J. A. Beszor, pre-
, sided, and Mr. Parsons, the worthy stationmast.r,
occupied the vice-chair, the company including Dr.
McLean, Messrs. Mann, Scriven, Barnes, Way,
Williams, Jenkins, Jolliffe, Dunkley, Brett, Blythe
Epeley, Sutton, South, Wellard, Patten, Richards,
Ticknor, Rosenbaum, Hicks, Waltham, Comben,
ige (Weymouth), and of the officials—Messrs.
Tomlinson, Ware, Richards, Miller, Uphill, Skeels,
Elliott, Hughes, Nicholson, &c, After an excellent
supper had been enjoyed, the Rector gave the usual
toasts, remarking the Portlanders are an intensely
loyal people, they loved their country and were loyal
to their Queen.—The toast of "The Queen and Royal
Family" was received with musical honours.—in pro-
posing "The Health of the Prince of Wales," Mr.
Boaz 4' said it would be a ples.ure, he we, sure. for
H.R.H. to be present at • gat ..ering of so useful a body
of men as railway officials. H.R.H. had travelled in
all parts of the country, and was indebted to the rail-
way officials for the comfort and safety of the railways,
and we are thankful that the railway officials protected
the Heir to the Throne when he travelled; perhaps the
Iliac would come when he would visit Portland, and
there would be a handsome "tip" all round, and a
diamond ring for Hr. Parsons. (_Laughter and
applause.)--.Dr. McLean proposed "The Health of
the Bishop and Clergy and Minister of all Denomina-
tions," ocupled with tneir esteemed rector, who was •
good representative of the clergy—(applause)—end
the chairm health was drunk was enthusiasm.—
The Rector W&F pleased to be facetious in acknowledg.
lug the toast, jocularly remarking there are such •
variety of denominations in these days—there were
Shakers and Quakers—(laughter)—and Mormons, and
others too numerous to mention—that it became
difficult to know what was meant when the word,
"Ministers of all denominations" were tacked on to
the toast of the bishop and clergy; for his part he had
very great pleasure in returning thanks for the bishop
and clergy, but could not say anything for the Shaken.
(Laughter.)—Mr. Ridge. in expressing the pleasure he
felt at being. prevent, and regretting he had to leave by
the next Mean, asked the company in the name of
Messrs. Deveniah and Co., of Weymouth, to have
"Glares round," that they might be ready to do
justice to the next toast. (Applause.)—Among the
succeeding toasts was "The Army, Navy, and
Volunteers," Dr. McLean responding for the Army
and Volunteers, and Mr. Sutton for the Navy. "The
Railway Service" was the toast of the evening, and it
was responded to by Mr. Parsons and others. "The
Trade and Commerce of Portland," "The Visitors and
Patrons of the Supper,' "The Host and Hostess,"
and "The Press,' were among the following toasts'
but the proceedings were much enlivened by several
songs, Mr. Rosenbaum presiding at the pianoforte.
The company greatly a lunged a model of a locomotive
engine and tender, which was placed near the fire.
place; it was tussle by Mr. Hunt, one of the L. 4
13,W. Railway C onapan y's guards. —Th ing seemed
to be very much enjoyed.