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The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

BOIIIIMRIIOI7TH.

lIICTCLI CLUB —The third annual race meeting
was hol.l at the Dean Petit Cricket Ground on Whit-
hfoolay,un lerthe most au.ni, iotp cirentnitino-a. The
members of the sari ius clubs in the neighbourhood, to
tho numlar of upwarda of 100, assembbel at the
mbroke Hotel, and role in prsceseion through the
principal street. to the ground. whi,ll was reached
about It df-n .st two o'cl.eir• There-visa a. large num-
. .

• _ _
ir.r if people present. The proratione for the .I.ly
wa iminerliatcly commenced, the first rife being a one
toile handicap, open to doh only. There were five
competitors-Ist, C. liox worth. £2; 2nd, E. N. Jen-
kins, LI ; 3rd. S. E. White. 104.--One mile handicap
(open bi amateurs), run in thr.e
.11; 2ml, .T. tt.'w't, Mournem orlr, £2; 3r 1.3. AJ.
Koyn s, Poole. 21.—One mile to t race (open to
nmatenre).-I.t, H. G. New, ; 2;el. K. IST,srtln,
; fir.l. F. Ms.', 21.--11 bras miles handic or Open to
;rust •or.). rnii in heat,.—ist, K. C. Buckingham,
Wontrorne, £5: 2.p1, J. Atlwart. B oirnemouth, £3 ;
3nl, J. A. J. Klynes. Pal.'. rsel
(jon ro an rteurr) —l4, H. Norton. £3; 2 pl, 11. G.
S.. w, £2 —Five mile, i., c'e race tor he eh impion.
hip .4 the liniment Poll I licycle t, E. W.
.1 mkins, 40 minutos ; 21.1, verses
Tri If. G. New, on foot, heat be about 20
to 30 yank—The prizes were distributed at the close
by Mr. Horace Davy, (./ C.. M.P., who stroke a few
appropriat • words to each of the succeatui competitors.
A limier took place at lb. Pembroke If .4.'l in the
evening, presided over by Mr. Davy, and which was
lar,;ely attended.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

COUNTY COURT.

THUUDAT : Before T. E. P. Lefrov, Meg.. judge.
Archibald Fors) th e. Alfred Pearce.—Mr. Weston
appeered, and stated the claim was for clothes
supplied by Mr. W. Pelmet', whose debte Mr.
Forsyth bought —William Rnbeits, who used to travel for
Mr. W. Penney, a draper in this town, slid be supplied
the goods to Mr. P. arm. ti the amount of £2 6.. 91. The
mother and eon ordered the c'.othes, and from the mother
he received 131. 61.—Mra Pearce said the goods were
supplied to liar eon when he was between 13 and 14, and he
was now a "hard lad," between 17 and 18 : when he had
the clothes be was earning 31. a week, and now only 8e.—
Ordered to pay 2.. in a fortnight, and 9.. a month after.—
It was said some of the goods were supplied to the boy
when he was eight or nine, and the judge condemned
that; but the witness Roberts raid the father was very
pleased with the suit.
inward Motley v. Alexander Davy. —Defendant admitted
' having the goods, but said they were paid for, on • pass-
book, and he only owed Is. 6d.—Plaintlff bad not got his
books at the court —Adjourned till next court for the
production of further evidence, and of the books on both
sides.
Mr. Thomas Randall applied for the commitment of
Joke Barrett. for non-compliance with order of Court.
—Defendant is a pensioner and • shoemaker and
and said he
would pay 164. now, and 6e. a week alter. —Tin' judge con-
sidering the defendant intended to act honestly, reduced
the order first to 6i. a week, and then to Ea a week.
THE CORNWALL ESTATE.

To Ike Editor.

Sir,-1 was glad to see in the last week's Xspress a refer-
ence to the bicyclists' laws, forbidding them to ride or
Impel them on any footpath under the pen Ay f £2.
I wish the Town Council would use them authority in
reference to the footpath on Cornwall-road. Pamengers
to and from the railway stations are frequently cam- I
pelted to go into the middle of the road owing to the
path being occupied with %. heelbsrrows and trucks of
every description. It is fortunate for the Town Gunnel
that none of them live n what La caned the co, „man
Estate," or they would see and smell things far from
being pleasant. The other morning I left Dorchester
by the 5.30 train, and the stench which met me as I
walked down the Cornwaliroad was enough to make
anyone ill, arising from the many cesspools in that
neighbourhood, some of which are often overflowing or
being emptied and the atmosphere poksoned. I do
hope the 'Town Council will take the drainage question
up at their very next meeting. I hear that the inhabi-
tants on the Cornwall Estate are about to petition the
Local Government Board again. lam sure some-
thing must be done, and done soon, or we shall have
an epidemic. I think it would be fax• more_graceful
for the Council to do their duty than be compelled to do
It by the Local Government Board.
A ILISIDENT OR MI CORNWALL EITATL
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

WINTERBOILNE ABB MC

MI A 11111VENIATLY of the Baptist Chapel was held
here on Monday, when a sermon was preached in the
afternoon by the Rev. E. Bolton, of Weymonth, to
a very attentive congregation. Tea was served in the
chapel at five o'clock, and a meeting held afterwards.
Mr. Walter Bouncy, of Dorchester, presided, and
addresses were delivered by the Rev. E. Bolton,
Means. 8 Gale, Bartlett, and Rev. J. Davis, the
esteemed missionary of the district. The attendance
was not so large as on some other occasions, but the
meeting was in other respects very good and enoourag-
ing, and it was reported that much prosperity attended
the evangelistic efforts of Mr. Davis and his fellow.
labourers at this and the other stations of the district.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

MRS. WELDON IMPRISONED.

At the Central Criminal Court, thia (Moodayl
morning, Mrs. Weldon, who was found guilty led
session of libelling Mr. Riviere, was brought up fee
judgment. Mr. Riviere's counsel stated that Mx
Weldon had, in defiance of the agreement entered
into made further most offensive charges &Oil
Riviera. Mrs. Weldon read a long deem%
alleging she was ruined by law suits, and that she Er
not legally convicted. The Recorder sentenced her te
four months' imprisonment.
Prince Leopold arrived at Quebec (Sunday) Ye*
day.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

•••••••
Gideon Barses, draper. Shaftesbury, was then
clurged with libel as the writer of the letter; but the
broke down, Mr. Clinker declining to produce
the manuscript, as it might tend to incriminate him.
The magistrates held the objection fetal and dismissed
the ounlMotlii.
The charges of perjury preferred by Mr: (lenge
against five police constables in giving evidence as to
the rioting on April 2. were next heard, Mr. Castle
prosecuting, and Mr. Trevanion, of Poole, defending.
\ fur a full hearing, the Bench dismissed the charges
'aro complimented the police on the forbearance they
diiplayed on the election night.
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RWANAGL
Swanton hu been'quite alive with wedding parties this
Whiteuntide. Mr. Chalmers.. widower. to Miss Clark. Mr.
B.lpin to Mre. Waiters, widow. Mr. George Bower to Wes
Wad. I', Mr Wingete to Klee C. Hulloes,
1.
Aconner.-00 Tuosday a little boy, ton of Mr. and
ii,,gotn. of Worth. who waa here on a slide. was
missed for a hour-sod-half, when a young man on looking
down the well In front of Mr. Manwell's and Mr. C
B.re,iene, saw his hat Search was mad* and tho poor
little thine er•s foond at the bottom quite dead.
A Itin.r. MATCH was shot between the non-commis-
oMeefil and men of the Suite Artillery Volunteers,
seenese. r Bournemouth, at the butte, Swami.. May
17. iiB9. The (flowing are the OCATT4 :
SHAHAHL. isnousniouni.
Nagle, Score. Naomi Score.
B.w. White Captain Rabbet* ... 52
&inner (7, ncuen ... $6 Dr. Pinder 16
Corporal Vie g 11-. Noon .„ 56
W, Bei", ... fierst.•ll4 r Hawker 88
Corporal Hibbs ... 73 Sergeant Riggs 50
Gunner lt,eg , ... 43 Embodier CARD' .. 55
&inner 8. Meader ••• 41 Gunner Troke... 50
g. whit. •
...65 Gunner Miller ... 49
8 rift-114w Si.alner 73 Gunner Taylor ... 28
Gunter Y. Blau 45 GUILIN( Cutler 63

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510 MI
pwm.,,y3En nowen SHOW.—The success attending
the little All"W .4 wild flovrers and grasses, picked and
arranged by children, which was held in the school-
r's,n, last summer, has led to a general wish to
attempt a flower show on a somewhat ambitious scale
this seamen. Accordingly, a number of ladies and
gentlemen who were favourable to the j proect met
by invitation at Newton-house on Friday ast, and
discussed the subject. It was decided that the scope
of the new undertaking should be limited to the
Swanage parish. There will be prizes for flowers,
fruit anti vegetables in different classes, restricted te
cottager', within the parish. At Mrs. Travers' sug-
geotion, it wso resolved that a single prize should be
gi,en for the best show made by any gentleman's
gardener from the neighbourhood; and the Rector
proposed and it was agreed, to give prises to the
children attending the schools subject to Government
inspection, for the best needlework, maps, and draw-
ing. It was resolved that the neighbouring gentry
should be invited to contribute flowers, plants, and
„hied., id art not for competition, but to increase the
interest of the show. A committee was then appointed
to carry out the undertaking.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

81128302311.

THI UNtox Morn' hid s verr.sooolustal said
on Wnii.Tue.day. going to the Abbey in proosesio7rWin
hand and C.lOOll firing. and listening to • sound praciti,al
Won from the R..v. H. Roe. The dinner took oleos et
the Week Hone, sod was placed on the table in Mr.
pragnell's usual superior style. Captain Biddle, the
ebsseman, wee euprevted by the Rev. H. Roe, F. gut-
ai, £q. L'eutenant Coward. Dr. Hishmors, Mr
suegg, Lieutenant Williams, Mr. Bentley
Mr. Farrell, Mr.l34l,rorxt (president of the club), Kr.
flu pr M,ller, Mr. Stokes, Mr. Crosd, Mr. For itc., the
helne +ell filled. An sports and amwsements were
announced to follow the dinner, the speaking wee
restricted to about an hour.
THE MONDAY'S CLUB,
A. vi f..rmer Teem celebrated Whit-Monday by Jo tlnding
a sie is aervice in the Ahhey Church, end afterwards
duurg together in the Town-HalL The members net at
the Town.hall, and having I, toted themselves into • pro-
memo, marched, headed by the Sherhorne band, end
roiling their splendut Sage, to the church. After service
the t•own was paraded and then the members return. d to
the To • n hell, lettere they eat down under the presidency
of Mr. Suess to an excellent repeat, provided by Host
Yearele), ot the Half Moon Hotel.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

TERRIBLE RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

A San Francisco telegram states that a bri Iga
the narrow guage railway, has given away during
passing of an excursion train. Ten pasecn4er.
killed and 60 injured.
Consols one-sixteeath better.

THE LAST BEACONSFIELD MYSTERY.
Earl Beaconsfield writes to the Times that 01
published speech not one single word was delivxmlbT
kiln, and It conveys in every sense the revere.
he expressed.
The Press Association numager repeats hisl Atli&
ments, says he cannot account for this extra,rdisel
wreement in misrepresentation, and that the inf.,no
tion was given and published In good faith.

—— -
During the first tour months of the year the reioLi
chemical manufactures and preducte
imported was £4343 against .CL"1.411 Jurme the
spending period of 1879.

Ali cheques and Post-Ake orders thri—riribill
Mrs Kau Itits.sit, 8, High Westestresiii
Printed and Published by Mons B. W
the Goo,B, Highvtanot Wen, pporcirtsiovieg,
perish of no by Trinity, for the
naiads,. May M, IMO.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

DORCHR,TER
SATURDAY'S CATTLE MARKET.

At Mr. Ensor's sale there were 1 easti and 1,593
sheep. Heifers and calves fetched Cl 6 10m 1.22;
barreners, £lB to £27 per pair; in-calf heifer., jilo,
to £l3; fat beef, trade not quite so brisk, at 13s to 14,
par score; stock bulls, 1:8 lOs to I:10; horn oflraot
Dorset ewes, 586 to 63.; twa-tooth horn wethers, 44.
to 105; down hogs, 4.5 s to 53.. Mr. Hull's ram iambi,
gka. 11. gs. Mr. H. Mayo's yearling rams, 4;1 to
lrgn. Mutton, 10d per lb. Lambs, Si to 37, ood,
Veal, 8d to 9d per lb. Some of the hest calves sold at
90s each. A thorough clearance was effected, althotigk
trade generally was not so brisk.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

PORTLAND.

H.M.S. W•Ratoft.—Assistant Paymaster F. B. J.
Matthias has ben appointed to H.M.S. Warrior, rice
Inch to H.M.S. Urgent.
NAVAL RIIVIARTI --Mr. J. H. Kirby. Master at.
Arms of the Warrior, ham been awarded the medal for
long service and good conduct.
TeA Mirnigo —on Wednesday evening • public
tea was held in the Primitive Methodist Schoolroom,
Fortune's.well. A public !nesting was afterwards
held, when addreisaes were delivered by the circuit
ministers and friends.
Lscrona.—A lecture was delivered on Monday
evening by the Rev. W. Allen. at the Fortune's
Well chapel, entitled "Little people; bow they may
grow." On the following evening the name gentleman
lectured at Weirton Chapel. his guided being "Policy
and Principle."
Warr-lldostwar.—Some thousands of persons visited
Portland on Whit-Monday. The steamers and trains
were crowded. Chesil Beach presented a very
animated appearance, and the visitors must have
enjoyed themselves most thoroughly, f several
thousands of mackerel were caught during the after-
noon, the process being • source of much curiosity to
the excuridonists.
Pnenfrrarpos.—Mra. Ottley, the wife of the Rev.
T. Ottlefy (St. John's), was on the occasion of
the opening of the parish room for mother's
meetings and Bible classes promoted with an
elegant diver breakfast cruet and an address praying
God to spare her for many years to labour in the
parish. Mrs. Ottley has been mainly instrumental
in providing this room which was very much needed.
BAND or Hope.- The children belonging to the
Band of Hope in connection with the Fortune's-well
Wesleyan Chapel, had their annual treat on Tuesday
afternoon. They paraded under-hill with banners and
flags, and returned to the schoolroom, where they had
their tea. Afterwards they went to the Naval
Recreation Ground, where they indulged in games of
various kinds, and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
The children numbered about 190.
THU MACIZRZL SeasoN.—The mackerel season has
set in in good earnest, ani there is every sign of it.
being a very successful one. During the week large
quantities have been caught., the largest haul being
that of Messrs. Flan and Russell on Tuesday. number-
ing about 10,000 fish. They found a ready sale at 14e.
a hundred. Besides this large haul the same party
secured several thousands daring the day, The other
boats have been very successful.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

WIYXOIITII.
TH3 DORSET_
_COUNTY FRIENDLY

SOCIETY.

A very pleasant choice was made by the officers of
this valuable old society, when they chasm our fashion-
able watering-place as the scene of their outing this
year. The Leg drought has, so far, been beneficial to
Weymouth, for this is the weather when its charms
show to vary good, if not the beet effect, while the
season is not so advanced as to make the atmosphere
close and Impress the necessity for shade. So many
were the visitors that it was thought necessary to
gather them up from various parts of the county by
modal trains, and these were to units, and arrive at
Weymouth at 10.18; but the various delays canoed
about three-quarters of an hour to be lost. The bead
conducted 'by Mr. G. Paris Jones attended at the
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

BOARD OF GUARDIANS.

The usual fortnightly meeting of We Baud was held at
the Workhouse on Thursday morning. There were pre-
sent Messrs. Peterson (chairman). J. Heyman, W. Meadne,
J. Grumpier, J. W. Buckley, ft. Kerley, P. R. Budge. and
H R. Daimon), elected guardian., and Mugsrg. 0. Ours*
0. F. Minns, and J. Conway ex-olicio guardians.
Toe Clerk read a letter from the Lica! Government
Board, respecting the proposal to allow Mr. K. Pearce, rate
oolleotor, £4O in addition to his present salary of £llO, to
enable him to make the necessary arrangements for the
collection of the rate for the period of one year eading
25th March, HSI Before giving a reply the Board wished
to be informed of all the circumstances connected with
the proposed allowance.
The Clerk said he would communicate with the Board
upon the subject
This was all the Public bastam.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

BRUM REGLII.

MIrTIIOB AT THI CONORBOATIONAL CHMICH.—Two
very successful meetings were held in connection with
the Congregational Church of this platoon the 17th inst.
Ataa meeting was held in the schoolroom at 430 p.m.,
when about one hundred and thirty
_partook of the
good things provide 1. At six o'clock there was a
public meeting in the chapel, which was decorated
with flowers ia colour and kind with such taste as to
do honour to them. The meeting was opened with a
Banhoddapprparrrpribatey talidedßerez.egJw. dereimuvwertrb;ythan pithy
W. Lewis, Bournemouth (Presbyterian), W. Kyd,
M.A., Puddletown (Congregational), Messrs. Mundell,
Atkins, and Lankester, Poole. A collection was then
made to help in repairing the building,which exceeded
expectation. The meeting closed with a hearty
vote of thanks to the choir for their valuable help to
the night's enjoyment and profit; to the ladies who
provided the tea, and to the speakers and friends from
a distance.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

THE CONSERVATIVE GATHERING.

The Conservative " caucus " at the London
residence of the Earl of Ellesmere, on Wednes-
day afternoon, was attended by about 450
noblemen and members and ex-members of the
House of Commons. No newspaper reporters were
admitted, but a report of the proceedings would
seem to have been supplied afterwards. Lord
Beaconsfield spoke for nearly an hour. His lordship,
in the outset, referred to the sudden change
which had taken place in the position of the
party, but declared he saw no reason to despair
of the future. If they were true to themselves
and to their principles, he looked forward to their
return to power at no distant period. He expressed
surprise that Mr. Gladstone should have been
prevailed upon to assume the Premiership, and to
associate with it the duties of Chancellor of the
Exchequer. It had been rumoured that it was his
(Lord nsfield's) intention to retire from the
leadership of the patty; but he had never given
the slightest grounds for such a supposition, and
if it were thought advantageous that he should
retain the leadership, whatever ability he
reirlwould be 'devoted to their service.
commended the Conservative party to
maintain an attitude of dignified opposition.
Radicalism was for the present triumphant, but
nothing would induce him to believe that Its
rumen could be permanent. He had with some
amounted of care endeavoured to trace the cause of
the altered feelings which had come over the con-
stituencies, and the conclusion at which he had arrived
was that it was the result of a desire for a change of
Government, not the consequence of any dislike to
Conservative principles or of any personal antipathy
to the men who had been at the helm during the past
six years. Personally, he considered it impossible for
such a Ministry as the present, with its disoordant
elements, to be of long duration. The noble lord con-
cluded by expressing pleasure at seeing Lord Carnarvon
preset. The Dukes of Buccleuch and Richmond, Sir
Robert Peel, Sir Stafford Northeast, and Lords
Carnarvon and Salisbury also spoke.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

A.FGEIANISTAN.

Suits, Saturday. —A British fore, from Peshbo' ak ha.
engaged 4,000 Afghans near lidsizena. The enemy, who
held a strung position, were dislodged alter ea obstinate
resistance, and were pursued as far as Sheikh &Leiden,
diaper sing in every direction. The Al ghans lost upwards
of 100 killed, while the loss on the British side was two
officers wounded, two men of the 14th Regiment killed,
and two men wounded. The British force returned to
Peshbolak.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

imperial Varliament.

OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.

The new Parliament assembled on Thursday. the Royal
Message being communicated by the Lords Conamis-
sioners, the Lord Chancellor, Earl Sydney. the Earl of
Cork, Earl Spencer, and the Earl of Kenmare.

Qualm's SPIECIL
MT LORDS AND GUTLZIII2I,
I avail myself of the earliest opportunity of meeting
you after the recent Qensral Election, and the
arrangements required upon a change of Administra•

cordial relations which I hold with all the other
powers of Burr pe will, I trust, enable me to promote,
In concert with them the early and complete fulfil-
ment of the treaty of Berlin with respect to effectual
reforms and equal laws in Turkey, as well as to such
territorial questions as have not yet been settled in
onformity with the provisions of that treaty. I
regard such a fulfilment.. essential for the avoidance
of further complications in the East. In accordance
with this view I have deemed it expedient to despatch
an Ambassador extraordinary to the court of the
Sultan.

eaty.
'voidance

-On-the last occasion of my addressing you I
expressed my hope that the measures adopted in
Afghanistan would lead to a speedy rettlement of that
country. Since that period the gallantry of my troops
has continued to be conspicuous, and the labonn of
my Government in India have been Unremitting; but
I have to lament that the end in view has not yet
been obtained. My efforts will, however, be un-
ceasingly directed towards the pacification of
Afghanistan, and towards the establishment of such
insUtutions as may be found best fitted to secure the
Inds dance of its people ead restore their friendly
with my Indian liimphe,
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

WARM' Mt-

TR. VOLUNTIM AT CHI:ORM—On Sundsy the
2nd D.R.Y. attended Divine service at St. Mary's
Church. The corps fell in on the crors, and, beaded
by the band, marched to church, when an excellent
sermon was preached by the chaplain of the corps (the
Rev. H, Pelham Stokes). They then marched bank
to the cross and were dismissed. A large number of
persons hathered to see this unusual sight.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

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sr to
ENOLISH ELwroast, Cosrons.—The Ga:sita del
Popoio of Turin, of April 9, 1880, contains the follow-
ing curious information respecting what it calls
" Coetumi Ingleai," much of which w.ll be doubtless
interesting and novel to your readers. The following
Is a literal translation :—" The electoral battle ia
fought with incredible violence. Insulting publica-
tion tn.l manifestoes are not sufficient. In ninny con-
stituencies they do worse, and have recourse to
fisticuffs. At Great Marlow the raging Conservatives
invaded the b ,use of Colonel Owen, the Liberal
mender, and broke windows, doors, and furniture.
Meanwhile in the streets the Liberals were forced to
defend themselves from the attacks of the Conserva-
tive, and to come to' blows. At :-.hanklin the
Conservatives invaded the committee-room of the
Liberal candidate and beat him, in the hopes of
incapacitating him from announcing his Thditioal
opinions. At Dorchester a society was established by
whose written ordinances it was provided that they
should he obliged to assassinate these electors who
should vote for the Conservative candidate. Do you
call that nothing? In Ireland thinzs went still worse.
The opponents of the Home Rulers threatened the
electoral hall with dynamite, anti if the police had not
prevented this infamous machination, who knows what
catastrophe might not Lave cocurred 1 These incidents,
which would have seemed almost incredit.le In con-
tinental countries, here, on the contrary, are repeated
with greater or lees intensity in all the electoral con-
tests, and the Government takes but very trifling
notice of them. So much for English materna I"—C.
W. BISORAM, in Notes and Q ,eria.—The Italians
have been so apathetic over the General Election that,
as an instance, in Rome not enough electors voted to
make a legal return in any of the wards into which
the Eternal City is divided for electoral purposes.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

DORCHESTER LIBERAL CLUB.

Sir,—l have been anxiously waitinz, in all proba-
bility like many more, to 114 C if any steps would be
taken towards the formation of an association of this
kind amongst us. As yet I have heard nothing
satisfactory. No one, in fact, seems to know anything
definite about the matter. At one time just after the
election there were many very enthusiastic in carrying
out the project. I hope their ardour has not abated.
A Liberal Club we nest have in Dorchester. Let it
coos got • beginning and it is bound to prosper. There
are many influential gentlemen who would strongly
support It, and thoughtful and Intelligent working
men (a clams above all others we druid endeavour to
practically interest in the movement) have already too
long suffered for the want of it. I shall be glad to
rewire the name of anyone interested in the establish.
inept of such • club. the names of working men will
be particularly acceptable. I trust I am not inter-
fering with any previous arrangemente, should I be
doing so my excuse must be that I am unaware of
their existence. Somebody must begin to set the ball
rolling, it won't do for all of us to stand round with
our hands in our pockets.
Perhaps, air, with your usual kindness and hearty
co-operation in the promotion of Liberal principles,
you will permit any communication upon the subject
to be left in the first instance at your office addressed

Pad:Mesa.
We should comply with Progrem's requeet with
only too much pleasure. The previous delay has not
been creditable, or very intelligible.—ED.l
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

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Virginia
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

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STUBMINSTER ZI&P.SHALL.

FoamTess' Frrs.—On Bank ifoliby t.
of Court Renbury, assisted by bn three frft
bouring c4urts, held a demotpitrition, ftii:
highly succeasful and largely intrude 1.
past ten they formed ic pricession.
mounted and unmounted Foresters, o.l.li'll''''
juvenile members in full regalia, and inatehri '',
parish church, where an approprate leg°'.'
preached by the Rev. J. Cross. After "et'-'
peon !Rion re-formed and paraded the vill.y.:
far as lienbury House and then rrtlirtki P '
engaged for the occasion. Where, ill a •I'l
mru-quee, a capital dinner awaite.l thole.
Mr. Rabbetta, of Sp. ti-bury. The chair ir'
by C. J. Parke, Erg , J.P., and seated nes t•••
observed the vicar, Dr. Parlcinson,
Flower. Martin, &c. The usual t 8"" iree;
and well received especially that of "1414011.
Ancient Order of Foresters," which w.is Tee'
by Bro. Shergolil, of Dorchester, t.n.l:4.ere's:!:
Ilinton, of Sturminster Marsh:ill. Fronth'iij,
we gathered that the Forester: soviety atol_,
benefit society in the world, numbed tic
with a capital of about two midions ~f in
Banbury had been very suc.xasful sinee tteir..'„;
and had con iderably increased li.th i".
ililfehlitob‘ws.'rue' A ue
and funds. Kindred Societiss wao nest .1.
suitably acknowledg.il by Bro. V‘sre
of W r •
a few statistic'
fa!7 frrl.i.le.':
appears that the ( ddfellows are not ~,;
Forestxra in point of number, and con•ir:
advance of them in funds. l'il 11“ hest 1
er l'a.lFL
a c tpital of over four millions, and their 1;,
amount to 533 520. AMUrnelllt Dia "Cre
the field which was filled at an earlf
altogether a most pleasant day w 4 "Peb„or'
praise di due to the committee and ot ,er‘• _;
time and services to bring the f..l'.e to such s'.
termination. behalf alf of th
O e Nlanehoter 1.....

Sessl
out of.t)
was a charge against Messrs. etisre
lus,wth:oaren :TeuvneatdaellAlliMica, Lseo.--7rfltilca.,eshtilath7:67hs.e4,reu7rihs
proprietors of the Waders an:rte• •• !,
Ealaiehing a defamatory libel concereta?'
nenett Stanford, late M.P. for Shsftes`l'u; f
rejected in April last. Mr. CAA'''. •'f
circuit,
fappeared prOllCCUte.r
the defence. The e. ().4
barrister, owe I'o6
cution was that the defendants, elo, •
• letter signed " Barnes," 'eh"
imputed to Mr. Benet& Stanfvni
originator of the disturLances at
Was the de,rs
the defence, it w, urged that tile letter
such a construction, and that it %co'
After a long hearing, the loszi-tra•!:,
I consult, eventually finding that there 7 oe
cat° to go to a jury, and the defen3o..
committed for trial at the nest P•me.stos•
admitted to bail on their own
Norris staked that Mr. Benett Stage',.tv•
bound over in a substantial sew t. Psosool
Bench did not think it new/sari W

ii-oi-Ot tTie iTin;f-azoOnL
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

THE DORORESTER ELECTION RIOTS.

To the Editor.

iiir,—lt is quite useless for "Plebeian" to endeavour
to drag me into a political controversy. In my last
letter I recapitulated the points raised in my first,and
beyond them I have not gone. It is true I referred to
" those sober and contented working men, who are
too manly and jut to take for granted all that is t.id
them of their oppressed condition," and surely
"Plebeian" himself will not deny them that liberty of
1
t. "Plebeian" fondly imagines that he has :12=1111" dealt with my first and second points. I
ain quite willing to leave the verdict with your
weeders. AA regards to the third taint I admit my
allusions to Mr. Childers, Mr. Gladstone, and Mr.
Bright are somewhat general, and I don't expect or
desire greater weight to be given to them than their
nature deserve' ; but the context to my reference to a
remark of Captain Greville's should in feirness have
:ewe:teen by "Plebeian" in his hit letter. I also
In my second letter that if "Plebeian's'
Make:tees on " Torylam" were intended to apply to
" Conservatism," which in a subsequent Utter h e has
admitted they were, I considered he had himself
ghee an illustration of the sort of criticism England
mud look to the common-sense of her subjects to pro.
tut her from, and I adhere to that opinion,
strengthened as it is by the tenor of his subsequent
Wien. lam thoroughly prepared to grant tee
"Plebeian," notwithstanding he is a "working man,"
though I Meld be interested in knowing bow he
comae within that category, elastic am it is,—
Won a far more detailed political knowledge
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

WHITSUNTIDE IN WEYMOUTIL

Weymouth haa attracted an unusually large number of I
visitors and pleasure seekers this Whitsuntide. Seldom
have we seen the Front and Esplanade look so animated
as on Monday. with its hundreds of young men and
maiden., and is multitude of older folks all en/eying the
beautiful sea breezes. The Great Western Company
brought between four and five thousand persons from
Bath and Bristol, Redstock district, Taunton. Tiverton,
Sister, and Yeovil, and the S ,uth•Wegtern brought large
mothers from London mid other places OD their line. The
weather throughout the day was besutif ally fib& bet
the breeze was • little too strong to allow of much boat-
ing. This deficiency, however, was fully made up by the
admirable arrangements ef Messrs. Covens and C.o. To
those who wished for • long los soya" they had Provided
an excursion to Alum Bay, by their splendid steamer the
Impress, which is • model of its kind. For those who
were not such good sailors, shorter runs were provided,
the Premier and Commodore making hourly tripe to Port-
land. A large number of persons went to the Isle of
Wieht, but the Portland hosts were crowded. The ton
to portiottd is always an exceptionally enjoyable one, for
he would be a bad sailor indeed who mold not stand the
voyage saws the peaostal mins witaila the Breakwater.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-05-25

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DORCHEISTER
SATURDAY'S CORN MARKET.

A small attendanoe in the Corn Exchange, ,11
account of the large repository sales, which zre
much more important to fanners than the co,
market. English wheat was in demand, fen
scarce, only a few samples being shown, and g
were in good condition on account of the fine weather
and millers were disposed to buy; prices ranged (me;
Ms to 48a. Foreign wheat met a quiet trade at fully
last week's prices, from 52s to ses per qr.
grinding was worth 6d more on the week, withltriefel;
trade, realising 26s to 275. Oats very scarce and may
quoted is over last week's rates, black w,rth 26s te
275, prime white 28s to 295. Beans also in request. bet
short supply, and good samples fetched 7,0,, to 565.
Peas, white, a quiet trade, at 408 to 425. Maize
better on the week, prices from 2144 to 295; mew
maize very scarce and difficult to obtain; the nearest
values being 35s to 36s per quarter. A retail trade ie
turnip and swede seeds.