The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-26 00:00:00

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" TURNIP TOPS."

BLANDFor.D.— Uniied Patrioes Sociely.—Tbe
branch of the above society established in this town
held their anniversary meeting on Tuesday evening
last, when 34 members sat down to an excellent
supper at the Half Moon Inn. After the usual loyal
toasts had been pror.mied, Mr. it. Wood, jun.,
agent for the society, stated that it was formed in
the year 1543 for relief in time of sickness and
death. The general society numbers 41100 members,
and its funds amount to £4OOO. During the last
eighteen months £7O had been paid as relief, one
member had died, and thirteen new members in the
last year had been added. Mr. Wills said the
Blandford branch had a balance of £216, and that
no other branch was doing so well as theirs.
The building operatives likewise held their annual
meeting et the Working Man's Club-room. It was well
attended. From the report we glean that it has
coinpleted its fourth year, has £6O in the bank, and
£4 4s. 3d in the treasurer's hands. It has paid .C•rt
during the fast year as sick pay, which has been
accomplished by the weekly payment of twopence
by the members, with a little assistance from the
honorary members.

fllrLr Conn. The contest between the
Wimbiorne and landlord Holes mune off en the
Illantlforil practice ground last Nlonilay. the winners
being the Wimbenie corps by three points. Kyr-
jcant Tsytiri of the Wimberne, and Serjeant
Sleaden. of lllandfor.l. tnessi for the iirst yhot,
which WAS evil by the Wiinbunie. Thu following
is a statinuctit of the shooting :
Wiainotiac.

2(10 y.,r
Caturs4ergeni4Tt9 tor
)I.niktun . 4
l'riv.sto Mime 5
„11u,14,i • 4
Urown 2
'orp,ral Litgat
l'rt%.lto K..rrozo t„
Pitt ... 4
„• •
5

300 yards.
Culour.Serrant Taylor ...
Scroatit Illunktuu
rrividu Blunt ..
„ Itudiku
„ Brown
Corporal Eaton
rriratu Kemp

3 points.

Total 71

I..t?liloHb.

Eimign Atk ismon

tirrguntat !leaden
Lam:col lieta
hival.• Mind°
'orporal ; wen
i vac l'a.% no
„ Diarden
„ Moore
„ Smith
„ Park

Esiftign Atkinaon
tierjeaut !leaden
Lanoe-Coria.ral Kent
Private Sladr
Corporal 1:11en
Private Payne ...
„ Domini
„ Munro
Mmith
„ Park

200 ya rds.
5 points.
5

Tutal 71
The firing party partook of an excellent cold colla-
tion at the King's Arnis Inn, Blandford. After the
cloth had been removed, Mr. Atkimpun took the
chair, and Mr. Hoe, of Winiborne, the vice chair.
The usual loyal toasts were given and responded to,
and then " the Army and Nary," " Wimborne
Corps," " Blaudford Officers," '• Illamtford Com-
pany," and "the Chairman," as also the" Health of
Mr. Kerrage," who got the most points. The corn-
pony then separated, being delighted with the day's
sport, notwithstanding the weather was piercingly
cold. The return match is appointed to take place
at Wimborne, a mouth after the contest at Bland-
ford.

AV A R Ell ANI /tide Corm-011 Thitrwlay a friendly
match took place, between ten selected men, against
the ten who contended with the Poole corps on the
20th of last month. A great spirit of emulation has
arisen amongst our riflemen since their contest with
the members of the 4th Dorset. They seemed
determined to find out the best shota in the corps,
hence the present match. These sort of matches
are well calculated to give men ounlidence, when in
front of the target, whether shooting for prizes or
honor. The best known marksmen were chosen to
shoot against the Poole men ; these men in the pre-
sent contest were headed by Sergeant Drew, and
their opponents by Sergeant Kent. They were to
fire live rounds at 200 yards, and five at 300 yards.
Sergeant Kent's men, as the challengers, began.
making 62 points at the first range, and :17 at the
latter. Sergeant Drew's men made 55 points at 200
yards, and 4ti points at :100 yards, thus winning the
match by 4 points. We subjoin the number of
points made by each :-
200 yards. 300 yards. Total.
Sergeant Kent ... 7 ... 7 ... 14
Corporal tYphill ... 5 ... 6 ... 11
Private Moore .. 5 4 ... 9
" Tuck ... 6 ... 2 ...
" Jackson .. 5 4 ... 9
" Churchill ... 6 ... 11
" Spicer ... 7... 2 ..• 9
" liardinian ... 9 ... 3 ... 12
" Cost ... 6 2 ... 8
" Garland ... 2 ... 8

62 37 99
330 yards. 300 yanl4. Total.
Sergeant Drew ... 5 ... 6 . . 11
Picking .. I
Private J. Npicer ... 6
" Burden . . 7 . . 5 12
6 ... 4 . 10
" Candy .. 6 ... 5 ... 11
" Bridle .. 4 ... 4 ... 8
" T. Caine' .. 5 . . . . 10
Sberrien ... 6 ... 6 ... 12

WANTON l'ilnicitis.Y.—Foortecn or fifteen work-
men, belonging to the Sandford Pottery, being out
on a drinking wee one day last week, proceeded
to the Angel Inn, about two miles out of the town,
kept by Mr. Seymour, and ordered in beer, telling
the landlord they would settle when they left. After
drinking to their heart's content instead of paying the
reckoning, they proceeded to smash everything they
could, and attempted to set lire to some of the goods.
The police were actively in search for them the next
day and apprehended some of them. They under-
went an examination before the magistrates, who
fined them .r:4 and costs.
Perry Sitsioiden, March Ifith.—Before the Rev.
G. V. Garland, R. Mowlen, Esq., and C. W. Ligby
Charles Seymour, landlord of the Angel Inn,
Cold Harbour, was fined I:5 and coats, for selling beer
on the Sabbath. The second offence. Santee(
Bartlett, landlord of the Fox and Lamb, was fined 40%.,
and costs, for selling beer between the hours of three
and five on Sunday.—Julia Leekeer and Henry
Lockper were charged with being drilla( and riotous at
Boer Regis. Fined 10e, and lie. Cal. costs each, or 7
days' imprisonment. Allowed 7 days for payment.
Beery Broadway, of Road. WWI charged with stealing a
duck, the property of Mr. Brandon, of Affpuddle.
The case was clearly proved, and the prisoner was
sentenced to 6 weeks hard labour.