The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-06-28 00:00:00

POOLE.

ANCIENT ORDER OF PORIOSTEEL —WO are grati-
fied at observing the prosiass made in this town and
district by the above society, the members of which
are so rapidly increasing in numbers as to render it
necessary to open a new Court, which is to be held
at the New London Tavern, Lagland-street, under
the name of the "Court Unity," in connection with
the South-Western District of the order. The
Lodge was opened with all due formalities on Thurs-
day last, under the presidency of a district officer,
and several officers of the Court Amity, already
existing here ; and to celebrate the occasion a public
supper was provided, the catering for which relleoted
great credit on the host, Mr. Bowyer. The Court
room as well as the exterior of the house were
tastefully decorated for the occasion. About 50
brethren and friends sat down to porteke of the
repast, W. C. Nutt, Esq., occupying the chair, and
Brother B. Moores, the vice chair. After the removal
of the cloth, end the wonted reception of the loyal
and patriotic toasts, that of fhb "Court Unity" was ,
proposed, and responded to by Brother Moores, who:
next proposed the health of W. C. Nutt, Eaq., the
surgeon of the new Court. "Court Amity" WM then
given, followed by the "South-Western District,"
which was responded to by Brother Webb, the
district officer, who came from Southampton for the
purpose of opening the court, and in the course of a
lengthened and intecatting speech, gave an account
of the progress of Forestry in this county, as
well as in the district to which the Poole courts!
appertain. Various other toasts were given and
responded to, intermingled with several songs, and
the able instrumental performance of Kinsman's
Quadrille Band.
JUBILEE OF THE POOLE WESLEYAN SUNDA I
SCHOOLS. —On Tuesday last the children belonging
to these schools were provided with a tea in afield at !
Sehlovrn in commemoration of the jubilee. After
tea the children and teachers enjoyed themselves with
various games until ten o'clock when they separated
highly delighted. The school has greatly increased
since the erection of the new schoolroom. It con- 1
aids of 251 children, 21 teachers, and two infant
&asses, consisting of upwards of 50 children.
LA lINCIL —On Wednesday last scatter yacht of
32 tons was launched from the building yard a
Messrs. Wanhill for Sir Percy Shelley, hart, named
the Queen Mab, makiug the fourth yacht launched
from this yard during tlie summer. This yacht has
been built on quite different lines from any vessel
previously built, and it is expected the improve-
ments introduced will render her a model yacht.
CIRCUS. —On Friday last Bell's Hippodrome made
a grand entry into this town and gave two perfor-
mances. The evening performance was very well
attended and gave general satisfaction.
Tr./trees:sec.—Two addresses were given in the
Townhall on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. on
Teetotalism, by the Rev. T. W. P. Taylder. Both
the addresses were very thinly attended. It is the
intention of the rev, gentleman, in connection with
others, to give several out-door addressee during the
next week.
Pouce, Tuesday.—(Before E Mullet, and J. Lan-
kester, Esp.) Robert Lacy was summoned for
treating his wife, Mary Lacy. The complainant was
the worse for liquor during the bearing of the case,
and the Magistrates recommended the pair to go home
and try to live more peacefully.
FRlDAY.—(Before the Mayor, J. W. Martin, Esq.)
Henry Belton was brought up in custody of P.C.
Beaken, for hawking without a license. Fined £lO,
or in default to be imprisoned in Poole gaol for 3
months. Locked up.
SATURD•Y.-4 Before 11. Ledgard, .)—Sarneef
Till was charged with being drunk and disorderly.
Reprimanded and discharged.