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The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-08-30

A RUNAWAY TRAIN.

Whilst a ttain of eight carriages was being shunted
at Helstead station, nesr Sevenoaks, at nine o'clock on
Sunday evening, it started down the incline on the
road to London without the engine, whir.' was not
cvnnected to the train at the time. The train
cmitinued its course and increased its speed as it ran
through ChoWield, Orpington, Chislehurst, uld the
other stations on the road to London. A telegram was
sent to all station'', and at the junction above New-
cross the signalman with great presence of mind put
ver the points, and sent the train into the sidings to
Bricklayers Arms Goods station, where it continued
its rapid pace throu4h network of siding, and
roads. On reaching the L icomotive Depat, it ran into
a dead road, knocking down the well, and entering
the premises of Messrs. Gustier and Palmer, tanners,
doing great damage to a wooden building, and a
quantity of machinery. Two carriages were completely
smashed, and others were more or less damaged. The
d4b is was weedily cleared away. The train travelled
14 miles in 17 minutes without the aid of an engine.
Five children belonging' to Mr. Foote, the station
muter at Halstead, had a marvellous escape. They
were in one ~f the carriage' in the centre of the trais,
and travelled with it to London, but they were none
the worse for their adventure. The father followed
from Hablead on the engine which should have been
,in the halo, and it is needless to say that he was over.
joyed upon finding his children unhurt.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-08-30

Contisponbetue.

THE DORCHESTER TREES.
To A. mato..

Sir,—lday I enquire who has the care and custody
of the young trees along the Beggars' Knap? lam
not sure whether these trees are of the same order ss
those on the Themes Embankment, but these latter
are periodically subjected to • scientific pruning and
thinntrui out, • process to which I should imisOis the
Beggars Knap trees are entire strangers. What I
wish to cell the especial attention of tbuN interested
in the matter to, LI the fact that • great many of the
fastenings of the upright• have worn away, and the
trees are chafing their bark sway and fretting them-
selves slowly to death. lam sure I have only to say
a word on the matter to secure for them the attention
which these beautiful ornaments of the town deserve.
—I remain, Ito., D.E.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-08-30

pounds.

YACHT CLUB REGATTA.

The annual Regatta took place on Tuesday lad,
and prove Itobe a complete success. Thl first 'Retch
was for the cutters of ten and not ezoeeding 20 tons,
for which a fin. t prizeof 20 sovereigna,and aseoond prize of
ten sovereigns were offered. The entries were as
follow :
Yacht. Tone. Owner.
Amathea 20 Mr. H. Lamont.
Rutta-pe 20 Mr. A. 0 Bayly.
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Freda 20 Mr. F. Taylor.
Louise 19 Mr. T. Wynn Bytoo.
Mari pv a 15 Mr. C. E. Robinson.
Buttercup 10 Mr. R. Howell.
Owing to the strong wind blowing on Wednesday
night only the Freda and the Anisthea were able to
reach Swanage. After • good race the Freda beat her
opponent by 75 seconds. The second match was
for yachts of any rig not exceeding 35f1.
on 1.w.1.. the oourse being from the oom-
mittee vessel to mark boat off Bournemouth Pier,
thence to Poole Harbour outer Red Buoy and heck;
three times round, making a total distancv of 21 miles.
Five sovereigns were offered an the first prize and
three sovereigns as the second. The Rayonette, cutter,
261 t. 610., owned by Mr. H. Little, was the only entry,
and sidled over the course alone, taking first prize. The
tlOrd event was for yachts of any rig not exceeding
21ft. on 1.w.1. The yachts had to start as in first
match, and proceed to • mark boat off Bollard Head,
and another off the stone pier, and back to the com-
mittee vessel, leaving all marks to port; four times
round, twelve miles. Three sovereigns were offered
as the first prize, and two sovereigns as the second.
The entries were :

Name. R. Owner.
Bluebell (20ft ) cutter Mr. J. M. Lewis.
Nameless (80ft.) sloop Mr. J. W. Pike.

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The race wee won by the Bluebell. The fourth match
was for sailing boats of any rig, not exceeding 161 t.,
and was won by the Elizabeth (Poole), with the
Lizzie (Poole) second.
Besie, them there were some very good shore
sports, duck bunt, race for Swanare fishermen, etc.
The prizes having been given by viaitors to Swanage.
The annual dinner of the club took place in Use
evening at the Royal Victoria Hotel, when there was
a large party present, the vice-commodore (Mr. C. F.
Robinson) presiding in the absence of the commodore
(Mr. m. 3. Guest, kp.)
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-08-30

BRIDPOZT.

GINZILAL 801100L—PUBIIINTATION.—Mlas Lake,
mistress of the Girls Department of the above schools,
took her leave on Feiday, atter a stay of Dearly seven
years. The teachers and senior scholars eubscribed
for • handsome electro-plated croetatand, which WM
presented to Miss Lake on the occasion of her severe
ance from the schools. The stand is beautifully
designed for six cruets, and was supplied by Mr.
Kendall, of this town. During the period Miss Lake
has been identified with the schools she has main.
Wiled them in a state of great efficiency, and she has
the best and earnest wishes of teachers and scholars
for her future happiness and prosperity.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-08-30

13118380RN8.
PETTY SESSIONS.

THURSDAY.
(Before Captain Goodden and A. Clayton, Beg.)

ASSAULTS.

Gkorge Gillingham was otimmoneci for assaulting
John Webhey, at North Wootton, The complainant
Is an innkoopert and on the 9th of August the defen-
dant, who was in the kitchen, pull.cl off his coat and
said he could fight anyone. Complainant remonstrAted
with him, whereupon the dafeniiint broke a cup,
wed bad language towards the complainant, and then
struck him twice with his fiat.
Defendant said he had been in the house all the day,
and was drunk at the time he committed the offence.
Fined Ss. and Bs. costs.
William Gooney was charged with assaulting John
Lovrloes, at Leigh. Complainant mot the d. fondant
at ten o'clock at night, sod after making urns of threats,
the defendant struck complainant several blows,
knocking out one tooth, and knocking in another.
Charles Perris stated that the defendant struck the
complainant without speaking to him.
Defendant said complainant had called his sister •
bad name, aad be asked him if he could prove what be
bad said before he struck him.
Fined is. and ILI. 6d. coats.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-08-30

ILXINSTIZ.

A Burrets hlmrost has been arranged between J.
Hansford, of Poole, and R. Norton, of 'lmitator, for
• twenty guinea iiilver cup. The contest will take
place on the Taunton grounds, on a date hereafter t
be determined upon. and will create much interest in
this diiitrict, as it will ready decide the championship
of the West of Englan I.
A DISAPPOIN HID ES RI Dt. —ln • village not far from
here, the other day, a long-expected wedding was to
have come off, between • buxom young woman just
emerged from her teens, and a respectable retired
farmer of three score and ten. At an early hour the
clergyman and clerk were it the church awaiting the
arrival iif the bridal company. The bell ropes had been
duly adjusted for the merry peal, and vast quantities
of rice, and ne end of old slippers, bad been provided to
greet the happy pair. Hour after hour pawed away,
however, and all concerned were kept in dreadful
suspense, till at length the pars nes patience was quite
exhausted. A mesmige was promptly conveyed to the
bridegroom, asking f r an explanation, as every
necessary preparat.i.m hat been made for the interest-
ing event. The bride, in her wedding apparel, was
ready to start to church; but, ales I the would-be
bri legroom came not, and was found by the messenger
In bed fast Weep ! It wag now too late in the day
for the ceremony to take place. When the bri le
became aware of this state of thing', rho went with
her mother to the house of her intended husband, and
demanded an interview. They were told, however,
that he was nowhere to be found. hut a representative
of the bridegroom offered • good round sum as com-
pensation fot tie los. of • husband. This was
indiay refused, and proceedings have been
t for the breach of promise.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-08-30

Z LECTION INTELLIGENCE.

The first of the pending Parliamentary elections
took place on Tuesday, and resulted in the unopposed
return of Mr. Herbert Gladstone. The Tories, deem-
ing fr im the first • contest hopeless, wisely refrained
fr .m nominating a candidate. The local branch of the
National Land League invited Mr. Ernest Jones to
contest the sou, but be would not accept the invitation,
and the Premier's favourite son therefore undertakes,
for the second time, unopposed, the representation of
a most important constituency. In North Durham,
the Liberals have secured in Mr. Laing a most desir-
able candidate, who, in 'Ms address, declares himsell to
be an earnest supporter of the policy of the Govern-
ment, but up to our latest advice* no Conservative can.
didate had been Contd. In North Lincolnshire, Colonel
Towline has issued his address in the Liberal interest,
and warm and enthusiastic meetings are being held in
his favour. The To ies are still engaged in the task on
which they entered when the lamented death of Mr.
Laycock created the vacancy, viz, that of endeavoup
in to find a candidate, but though several names have
been mentioned as likely to come forward, no advance
beyond the digit of "rumor" has been announced.
The city of Edinburgh is too pronounced in its
Ldherilism fore Conservativsevrn to be talked about,
and in Tyrone Mr. Dickson is making • gallant fight
t retain the lest so gallantly won by Mr. Litt .11 at
the general election. There is, therefore, no le,hcati,,,
that a Conservative reartion has set in, but on the
the tide of popular feeling still flows on
-•-• in the path of liberty and progress.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-08-30

WATLEHA.X.

RIFLE Courirrrrum—On Moniav, the nut Just ,
match between ten of the old 2nd D.R.V. and ten of
the present corps was shot, resulting in a victory for
the latter by 29 points.

ON SATIRDAY afternoon, about 30 of tho Bourne-
mouth Field Club paid • visit to this town, on their
return from Corte Castle. "They inspected the St.
Mary's, St. Martie's, and Holy Trinity churches.
AQUATIC SPORTS.—These sports were held on the
South River on Thursday, the 18th instant. A large
number of people availed themselves of this unusual
treat, and were apparently well satisfied.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-08-30

POOLD.

Poing, Saturday—Before the Mayor (Mr. G.
Curtis), Mr. Western, and Mr. Lankester.—Mary
Reason, • prostitute, formerly of Dorchester, was
charged with assaulting Sarah Pearson, the wife of a
travelling hawker. It was • vulgar case and the
mama was the outcome, as usual, of a quarrel over •
Mile Reason giving hire. Pearson • tremendous
blank eye. -The Bench looked upon this as
able, and fined the prisoner, a fine woman, of 22 years
of age, £5, or one montb's hard labour. Times are hard
now in Poole, and Miss Reason "went down"—as they
express It here.
liiPoIaTANT PROPISTY SALL—On Thursday last, at
the London Hotel, the well-known firm of Messrs.
Curtis and Son, auctioneers, of Poole and Bourne-
mouth, sold by auction "all that very valuable freehold
old-established first-class wine and spirit establishment
known as the Crown Hotel, admirably situate in the
Market-plaxii," with other properties. Mr. Curtis
himself conducted the auction, and within an hour
had realised newly • third more than the reserve price
£2,000. The bidding was spirited, there being the
chief brewers of the t man and neighbourhood either
in propria persona or represented. It was started by
Mr. Btyring at £1,200, and the following wens the
succeeding bidding. :—Mr. Keynes, £1,400; Messrs.
Pops and Walmesley, £l700; Mr. Joliffe, £1,750;
Mr. Marston, £l,BOO ; Mr. Elcock, £1,850 ; Mr.
Joliffe, £1,900; Mr. Eloock, £1,950; Mr. Gough,
£2,000; Messrs. Pope and Wahnesley, £2,100 Mr.
fityring, £3,200; Mr. Gough, £2,300; Mr. Keynes,
£2,350; Mr. Joliffe, £2,400 ; Mr. Gough, £2,509; Mr.
Keynes, £2,560; Mr. Joliffe, £2,600; Mr. Keynes,
£2,650; Mr. Joliffe, £2,700; Mr. Keynes, £2,750; Mr.
Joliffe, £2,800; and Mr. Keynes £3,825. Mr. Keynes—
we believe it to be no secret—bought the
_property for
Messrs. fityring, Andrews, and White, of Marnhull.
The two freehold dwelling-imams and shops adjoining,
In the occupation of Messrs. Chitty and Ridout, were
bought by Mr. George Party for £350. Mr. hLuston
for £4llO bought the house and shop in the occupation
of Mr. O. Gibbs. A cottage In Dmiks's-alley, Lagland
street, went to Mr. Barnes for £3O, and another
netts/6 in the same locality to Mr. Klima for £29.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-08-30

StIORR SPORTS.

As on the former day, thousands crowded down to
the Pile_pier to see the ever-popular aquatic sports, for
which Mr. Howard Bowen wee ri verr careful on. rec..,
and Masers. Webb, I.ovi 11, J. C. Cole, were rnerget•c
committr e men. As the programme hided it stm swim-
ming and diving matches, an additional liar,e with rail
roof had been periled es a dre•sini-rrom. and join the
stout redone gellAnt soldi re and smart your; t aileimen's
soon disappeared, to em r,.e 0 such a lasi lon ee mght
hive tickled Sartor K Carlos into the simile of forked
radishes over again. But very comely specimens of
grained.' they were, and by no means unattractive. if We
may Judge from the greet crowdmg to see them end their
performaeoes. Some of the young men would indeed have
been worthy the crayons of the School of Art. A tenor of
Swim; casks with rote. kept the boats from too curiously
pressing upon the enclosure of water, and Mr. Cole and
Mr. Rolls rowed about the course with energy that kept
everything in order. The only drawback was a rather
unexoected one. the Boscawen boys, for whom prizes lad
been provided, ndtber pot in an appearance, nor lied
there been any meeserre t 'immune-ill:air absence, but the
committee dealt smartly with the deficiency and quicklY
improvised sporta which made up for the lose. Readers
must not forget the sun was shining briehtly and land and
water were populous at every available spit, and they'll
have some ides of the animated sight.
Pddlo C3/100 Steeple Chase Over six Bars, carrying the
Csnoe round the turning poet 100 Yards on sham—pries
Four Canoes to start or no race. Entrance fee, is.
Fire entered : J. Carter, Bartlett. Slade, Z:lley, and
Woodford. Etch had to let his canoe go under every bar,
which wee supported on two floating casks, and he him-
aair had to get over the bar, and into the canoe on the other
side. Zelley soon ahot sherd, and steppe' so neatly over
the bar, that be hardly delayed himrelf. Woodford, how-
ever. at the first bar capsiaad his boat, and had
,r.
re.
difficulty in getting in again ; the others managed pretty
well, J. Carter being econd on
_going up, but on the
return he gave way to Brutlett Zelley won easily, and
there were a few lengths between Bartlett and Carter.
Swimming Rice. Open to all C (Opsn).-400
Wile First Mit% -E1 164; second, £l_ ; third, 10e. Four
to start or third prim. withheld. Entrsnce fee. ls.
Richard White. W. Oliver, R. Pavoloski, H. Burton,
James James. R.A. R. Roomer. W. Donald, W. Smoot's,
c, Wilton, L. Rubinson, F. Bendel!, Newberry, 14th
Regiment
The artTeryman James, and the Hercules tar White,
were tba winners with about two yards between. Monger
weir about four yards behind.
Saitmeing Rect.—For hips under If, town and neigh.
tanriond. 100 yarda—Firet wiz:, 15.. ; second. 10n ;
third. le 63.; fourth, Se. Siz to start or fourth Pin
withheld.

Atkins. F. ....... .......... .....
Robiaaga
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-08-30

John Farley deposed to ageing the defendant try to
put Shaw off the premise, and his version of the
result somewhat differed from Steele'a lie said Mr.
Shaw put the defendant on his back once or twice anti
that seemrd to quiet him. When Mrs. Steele said she
uoul.in't hove the dogs there, defendant " shook " one
foot into one window and his &tie into two others.—
fly the Mayor :He wasn't drunk, he erued to be
" market-fresh."—Defendant said he did not under-
stand the provincialism ; and his Worship explained
it was understood in these parts to represent the con-
dition in which men were in the habit of falling out of
their carti.—Defendant whoaddremed the Bench with
considerable energy, van asked that the case might be
adjourned, as he an produce two witnesses and a
written document to show that on the day in question
he was empowered by Mr. Sharpe t, have access to the
houoii.—The Bench expressed their willingness to
adjourn it it he could produce a written document to
show that Mx. Sharpe etnismered him to break his
win.lows.—D etng ndant continued to argue that he
admitted trea one pane of glees near the ladob of
tho window, and that was fur the purpose of getting
hi, and the other two were broken in the struggle. He
contended he was justified in using all reasonable
mems to regain poseasion, and submitted therefore
that as it was a question of right, the bench ought to
e ther dismiss the case or grant an adjournment. If a
conviction was arrived at, even if it were only
nominal it would have the effect .4 debarring the
chola', which he intended to bring against the other
side. —The Mayor : Certainly not —.otter a ohm% con-
sultation, the Bench inflicted a fine of sii , 2s. fid.
damages, and the costs, total 1:1 3e. 6d., or seven days'
hard labour at Dortheeter.—Defendant asked for time
to pay in as he had not got it with liiim—Alter at first
demurring, the bench granted him a week.—llefend-
ant also gave notice that he should appeal against the
decision.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-08-30

EVERSHOT.

Sooo2BB.—Mr. S. E. Cornish (youngest son of Mr.
William Cornish, of itainpiaham) st b final examine.
tion held recently at Aidao's Theological Coll- ge,
Birkenhead, obtained the fifth place in the second
class. This is a high position, as there were four
and out of nearly 50 s.udents examined only
two o 'ned a first. Mr. Cori eh began life id a
pupil teacher in Ig4d Sherborne'sSchool, Cheltenham,
after which he accept-d the seeond mastership of
Bala Grammar School, North Wales, and is now an
accepted candidate for the Advent ordination of the
Lord Bishop of LiberpooL
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-08-30

PIDDLIITA. NTHIDII.

Goon TEMPLAHT. —The officers of the " Dorchester "
Lodge 1.0.G.T., No. 9115, accompanied by • number of
the members of the Lodgs, visited Piddletrenthile on
Monday evening and officered the Lodge. During the
evening a capital entertainment was given by the
Dorchest-r fiends, coneiating of reading., recitations,
and singing. Brother Manning, W.C.T., took the
chair, sod Sister Manning the vice-chair. The follow-
ing was the programme :—Recitation, "The Gambler's
Wife," Br Aber IL Nichols' song "The Ship that
never Bet, rns," Brother C. Randall; reading, "The
Auction," Brother C. Weetcott ; dialogue, "The Irish
Philosopher," Brothers R. Nichols and C. Parsons;
song, " The Pilot," Br Aber Dean a recitation, "The
Two Glass-a," Brother Moore; song, "The Cows
won't milk." Broth, r Reendall ; reading, "The Wreck
of the Hesperns," Brother O. Parsons; recitation,
"The Felon," Brother Nichols; song, "The Village
Blacksmith," Brother Hancock; recii ation, "Modern
Logic." Si-ter Cox; sons, "Not very fez out," Brother
Rendall ; recitation, "The Burial of Sir John Moore,"
Brother Payne; recitation, "The Publican's Bar,"
Brother F. Hardy' song, "True-hearted Sailor,"
Brother Hancock. Brother Randall's songs were well
received, and one of them was loudly eon red, The
dialogue by Brothers Parsons and Nichols was highly
amusing and much applauded. Brother Hancock 's
songs and Brother Moore's recitations received well.
merited applause. The Worthy Chief delivered a
capital speech during the interval, and in the course of
his remarks said that according to the statement of
Sir W. Hoyle, the drink bill had been reduced during
the past year five million pounds. Refreshments were
provided by the Piddletrenthide friends, and a very
enjuyable evening was spent. The usual votes of
thanks closed the meeting.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-08-30

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Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-02-08

DEATH OF THOMAS CARLYLE.

Thomas Carlyle, the historian and essayist, whose
death Las been expected for some days past, expired on
Saturday morning at Chelsea. The deceased author,
who was in his 86th year, was the son of a &anti
farmer, and first new the light at Ecclefachan, a small
village in Dumfriesiirre. At the age of 14 be west
to Edinburgh University, his parent' wishing him to
entsr the Church; but, on leaving seven year. later,
he entered on scholastic work. Alter teaching mathe-
' matins for a couple of years, he finally determined to
devote himself to literature. In 1823 he published his
translation of Goethe'a "Wilhelm Meister," and began
his "Life of Schiller," which wee published by instal-
ments in the London Magazine. Between 1830 and
1833 he was engaged upon "Stator Reseda'," which
appeared in the latter year in /Pra:er's Magazine." The
French Revolution" was published in 1837,five voiones
of his " Essays" in 1839, and in 1810 he delivered his
lecturen on "Hero Worship." 'Oliver Cromwell's
Letters and Speeches" was produced in 1845, and the
great historical work, " Life of Frederick the great,"
was published between 1860 and 1864. Mr. Carlyle
married in 1827, and resided for a short time on a small
estate in DuiliNe•rhirs, but rerg ive 1 in 1831 to
London. In 1873 the Chapter of the aril Class of the
Prussian Royal Order " For Merit" was presented to
Mr. Carlyle, and in 1875 he declined the Grand Cross
sf the Order of the Bath. His style la rugged, and
frequently grotesque; but he was indisputably one of
the greatest prose writers, if not the greatest, the nine-
teenth century has produced.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-02-08

Imperial
_$ arliament.
THE LONG SITTING.

WIDIIIIDAY.

The Rouse of Commons continieed—if;-elira-
ordinnary sitting, which had extended forty hours
consecutively, and the longed on record in any
parliament. There tad been several attempts at
counting out during the night, wed one division on the
motion for adjournment was detailed by • large
majority.
Sir It. Cross appealed to the Speaker to exercise his
power to stop the wilful obstruction under the standing
order.

The Speaker warned the Irish members that their
oombinatlou brought them within its terms.
Mr. Chi'dere said the Government would support
the Speaker. Subsequently, on the Deputy-speaker
refusing to name an offender, the Conservatives with-
drew ins body.
Mr. Bright said Mr. Gladstone would make a
proposition on the obstruction.
Mr. Sexton in an almost empty Hotuie, rose to
continue the debate. He lamented the &beanie of the
Cabinet Ministers, whose speeches he would have to
refer to. _ _ .

Mr. Biggar, soon after five o'clock, again moved
that the House be counted.
The Marquis of Hartington entered and took his mat
next Sir W. Harcourt.

The House was then counted—forty members present
cheering. . . . .

. -
Silence, however, soon again reigned, and Mr.
Sexton plunged into a formidable indictment of the
policy of the Government, which extended over two
hours and three quarters

.0? VIZ SPIAIIII

Shortly-iielo-r-e-i-ineTiClOCk-iCitigir;;Te with the
usual mass of blue books, and during his speech the
relays of members who had been resting all night
arrived.

At ten minutes part nine the Speaker took the cbsir,
relieving the Deputy-speaker, and refused to allow the
debate to continue. He said it had lasted for five
days, and there had been such obstruction that he felt
justified in putting the question without further
debate. He then put the main question, and the
House divided :
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-02-08

LYK is REGIS.

Duni or • NATORALIST. —The death has just
occurred at his residence, in I,6adon, in his 77th year,
of Mr. John Gould, F. Lt.., the distinguished
ornithologist. A native id Lyme.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-02-08

tortiruiturt.

lIILONS.

The erotic weather that we have recently experienced
has in the natural order of things tended to tetrad progress
In the growth of young planta. Fortunately for ourselves,
a healthy bed of dung and leaves just made before the
storm came on, with a fair amount of t ,p-heat from h.t-
water pipe', just furnished the requisite conditions, with
careful watching, to tide us over the storm, and our young
seedlings are (contrary to expectation at on. time) now
looking as prosperous as could be desired. Where, how-
ever, young plants bare sustained a check it would
be advissble to sow again, in order to have • strong reserve
to fall back upon. A steady bottom heat approximating
to 80 digs. or 85 dega, and a top-beat of from 70 dogs.
to 75 digs., are the all importun conditions for young
plants for the present. Melon; like cucumb3rs. in a
young state enjoy • brisk moist heat, such as that afforded
by • genial hotbed, so that it la rattier advantageous than
otherwise to grow the young plantain pots until they attoi
• good size for the purpoee of facilitating M., renewal of
bottom-heat. In earthing-up the plank, orbn potting from
the seed - pot, the soil should always be warmed to the temper.
ature Indicated by the thermometer in the bed where the
Plant' •," oitiedßnP have been plunged. The requirements
of the plants must be anticipated in all their stager. Before
planting can be performed an efficient hottim-hrat should
be secured, with a view to its being lasting. as, for
example, whore it can be arranged to employ fresh holt
to renew the heat. I am, of coarse, now referring
homes or pits which are only furnished • ith hot-water
pipes for supplying top-heat, and where bottom-heat haa
to be provided by means of warm dung and leaves. The
compost for growing melons should be rich and well pre-
pared. Our soil hag been cut since last August, and was
taken from a good pasture and only cut an inch thick.
For every four layers of sod there is one of dung of nearly
equal thicznern To this will be added a small proportion
, of wood-ashes and road-scrapings It was taken in-doon
before the thaw, and will, therefore, be in good condition
when it is required for planting.—W. HINDS.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-02-08

Michael Devitt, the Lad League Wader, was
removed from Loudon on Saturday morals( by toe
South•Wastern Railway to Portland Prima, • earilass
and pair being in waiting at the station to .louvey kin
In the custody of asveral warders. Tho arrival was
unexpected sari by one or two officials. Davit%
appeared very ill, but bore • defiant look. Precautions
have been taken at Weymouth and Portland to watch
strangers arriving there.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-02-08

WAXIIHANL

BIBLE CLAM (FINALS).—On Tuesday evening Mrs.
Stokes entertained the members of her Sunday Bible
Class to a tea at the rector's residence.

„.
AIR. WILLIAM TAYLOR (formerly a navvy) from the
Evangelical Society, proposes holding eight days'
services in the Corn Exchange. The meetings of
Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday evenings were well
attended. We sincerely hope these services will
result in much good being done.
Tug Sgow has almost disappeared from the streets
of our town, a few small mounds at the sides of
the street being all that is left. Through the kindness
of our local gentry, we do not think the pour have
suffered much during the past severe weather.
MR. 11. Bsuroan had a whole sheep roasted on the
Ice of the South river near his residence (the Priory)
on Wednesday night. A large crowd of people
gathered to see this novel sight. The sheep was
afterward. 6 cut up and distributed to those present.
A PunLic Tv. MCSTING was held in the Wesleyan
Chapel on Monday last (the 31st1 to which a large
number sat down, amongst which was the Rev. M. 0.
Osborn (secretary of the Weselayan Conference), who
afterwards preached to a large congregation at the
Corn Exchange. At the close of the service a
I collection was made, which, as well as the profits of
the tea, are to be devoted to the Circuit Fund.
BURIAL OF A VOLGISTRXR.—OR Wednesday, the 26th
of January, the remains of private Albert Beer, were
interred in St. Mary's Churchyard. Deceased has
been residing at Hero Regis for some time pAst, and
after a very short illness died on Sunday, the 23rd
January. The remains were broudlt from Bare to
the residence of his uncle, at Wareham. The band
belonging to the Company played the ” I lead
and a good number of the in,mbei, of the Company
(the 2nd Dorset) followed deceased to his last resting
place. The coffin was covered with a pall and flag,
on which was deceased's helmet, side.arins, and belt.
The funeral ceremony was performed by the Rev. H.
P. Stokes (the chaplain). The usual volleys were
fired over the grave.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-02-08

BLANDPORD.

TOWN COCNOIL—A quarterly meeting of the Town
C,ounoil wee held at the Town Hall on Tuesday morn-
ing, but only lasted about ten minutes, as there was,
literally, no business to transact The Msyor
presided, and there were also present Councillors S.
Abbott, C. Pond, H. B. Smith, B. Byers, J. J. Ball,
P. A. Barnes, and J. L Barnes. The Watch
Committee's report recommended the payment of Mr.
J. Moor's account for £42 3s. 6d •, and an order warn
made on the treasurer for payment of the Same. The
quarterly report of the borough analyst, Mr. J.
Comp= Leach, was read, from which it appeared
during the past quarter no ivticle had been submitted
to him for analysis. This concluded the business of
the meeting.
WORKIJIO biEN'S CLUB.—On Friday last the annual
meeting of the members of this club was held in the
reading•room. Previous to the meeting Mr. H. Croons
(Park and Cram), with his usual kindness, sold Use
Pipers and periodicals of the past year, and • hearty
vote of thanks was accorded him. Mr. C. W. Millard
was elected chairman at the annual meeting, and the
minutes of the preceding meeting having been
confirmed, the secretary, Mr. E. Delharo, read the
report, which was to the effect that during the past year
15 new members had joined and 16 left tie club. The
financial position had improved, due in a greet measure
to the kind and continual support rendered by the
honorary subscribe= and the greed SUWON which
attended the two first conceits this year. Thouah the
last was not financially • rumor a caplial eve ines
entertainment wasthoroughly enjoyed. For the success
attendin," them concerts thanks we= heartily due to
Mrs. Edwards and the many ladies and gentlemen
who so kindly mine forward to give their help. The
committee hoped for the future 'screamed prosperity
might be the lot o! the club. Toe C •airinsa castrato-
lated the secretary and members that so (Avow-this •
report wee prow/100d, though short, it was to the
Point, sad, oe the Krotorttiozio f kr. pboy.,
seconded
The treasurer's
by Mr. But
Wanes-skeet, taken as read' was adopted.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-02-08

THE LETTING 01' THE TOWN HALL AND CORN
ELOHANGE.

The MATOII said he had received a letter from Mr.
J. Robinson, relative to the letting of the Town Hall
and the Corn Exchange. It WAS as follows.
-

"JLYUAY. 31st, BSI.
" Gentlemen,—l beg to take the liberty of calling your
attention and oonsideration to the charges at present
made for the use of the Town Hall. For the use of the
Town Hall for a concert or entertainment, with seats for
300, the charge is one guinea, and for the use of the ball
for a hall or dance the charge ii three guineas, the hirer
having to remove the seats and clean the hall at still
further expense. The charge for the use of the Corn
Exchange is fixed at two guineas. I respectfully submit
for your consideration whether the charge of one guinea
should not be made, whether for • concert or • bell, for
the use of the Town Hall. I believe if such were ths case
the room would be much oftener used.-1 am èc,,
J. Rom Naos."
. . . . .

The TOWN CLEM remarked that the table of charges
had been revised over and over again.
Mr. Alderman Gasecniv said three guineas seemed a
very heavy charge for the ball.
Mr. FRONT was of the same opinion.
Mr. Alderman GRIMILY proposed, and Mr. FROST
secondekthat the peals of charges be referred to the
General Purposes Committee for revision and for
report.
urspscroa ON NOINANCLEV RBPONT.

Mr. W. Chick (Inspector of Nuisances) presented
his usual report. A number of complaints were made
of water waste and other nuisances, and orders for
abatement were made.

A PKIDLATIIII2 ANTIOCNCIMMT.

The TOWN Cut= said on the 19th January he
reoeived a letter asking him to forward the
Commission of the Peace to London. Ho did No on
that day, but since then he had received no intimation
as to who had been appointed. Ho had seen names
mentioned in the newspapers, but he had received no
Intimation.
--•— • ^

A BAD ROAD.

Mr. T. COOMBB said he had been asked to ma
attention to the road near Fordington-green, in front
of Dr. Day's houso. It was in a positively dangerous
state.
The Surveyor said ho had the gravel ready to repair
the road, but he was waiting for some straw to be
removed from the road.

THY InfIiVIITOB'S HITOBT
Was nut presented, but it contained nothing of
special interest.
Mr. Thomas stated that the now engine at the
Waterworks was raving satisfaction ; some lieliVerj
pipes at the high reservoir had been broken by the
frost.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-02-08

WIN/1022R

WORTHY Or IMITATION. —After the deep fall of
snow which lately took• place, about 40 men were
engaged to ambit in clearing • pathway through the
streets, and first and foremost was men the Rev. F.
Trotman, who, by his presence and assistance,
stimulated the men in their work. It w•aild have
been well if others had shown themselves as
active and then the large quantity of snow
accumulated in the streets and the slush and thawed
snow in the Leigh-road from the town to St. John's
Church and Avenue-road might have been cleared, but
the state of these roads on Friday last was simply
disgraceful. We understand also the reason why the
mail cart from lilandford to Wimborne did not
commence running lioo4lor was on account of the
condition of the road on the Wimbort.3 side of Bailey.
gate. Surely in these days, when ratepayers have to
their wet to dip their hoods so often into their pockets
to keep up the public roads fend this is especially the
case with occupiers of lead), such • state of thing
ought not to imist.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-02-08

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

We (do not) regret to state that a vigorous attempt
at (political) suicide was made here last week by Lord
Eldon and Mx. George Bond, who got together a
"Conservative meeting at the Corn Exchange to hear
the latter outlaw:exults a speech on Wag* la rota/
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-02-08

THE YOUNG PRINCES CROSSING THE

LINE.

A correspondent on board the Inconstant, flagship
of the Detached Squadron, writing from Monte Video
by the mail just arrived, describes the proceedings on
the squadron crossing the line on the 26th of November,
"King Neptune's court,' he says, "hold its revels.
On the preceding evening his Majesty made a
ceremonial visit with his wife and retinue, when
everybody, even to the admiral, the Earl of Clanwilliam,
came in for a sprinkling from the king's native element.
The next day, from nine o'clock till two, the shaving
and ducking took place, till all the officers and men who
had not previously crossed the line had passed through
the ordeal. The whole of the squad's a where treated
in the same way. Prince Albert Victor and Prince
George of Wales were rather roughly treated, one
getting some soap in his eye, which inconvenienced
him for a little time. The young princes, however,
behaved very well. On December lit a young man
named Green fell from the main royal yard of the
Inconstant during drill and was drowned, his body not
being found. On the previous day a seamen fell from
aloft on the BacchanW ani was killed. "
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-02-08

.1?-c;r 1;;;.; to bring in Bill ... 164
Against

Majority ... 145
The adjournment took place at 9.30, tho HOOM
having been in continuous just 41 hours.
The action of the Speaker in closing the debate, and
at once putting the main question, came se a complete
surprise, and great excitement prevailed In political
cireles, where the whole subject is being eaprly
canvassed.
_ _

In the Palace-yard and Westminster Hall an
unusually large number of persons assembled. A
report of the dramatic termination of the long sitting
excited considerable public curiosity, members are
coming down in large numbers, and nearly all the seats
are occupied by hats.
In the Commons the: Speaker took the chair at 19
o'clock, when there was an extraordinarily full attend-
ance, nearly every seat in the lobby of the House being
occupied.
Mr. Gladstone was received with great cheering
previous to prayers. On Mr. Parnell entering,
after the Speaker had taken the ehair, he was
warmly received by his party.
Mr. Bradlaugh gave notice that on going int, com-
mittee on the Protection to Persons (Ireland) Bill he
should move an omission of all words making the
measure retrospective.
Mr. Sullivan moved the adjournment of the House.
Mr. B. Gray seconded the motion.
Mr. Gladstone opposed the motion. He sail
motions for the adjournment of the house had
generally been stigmatized by public opinion as public
nuisances. (Loud Cheers.)
For adjournment ... ... 44
Against
It being now five minutes to six o'clock, the motion
for the second reading of the Protection to Persons
(Ireland) Bill could not be put from the chair.
The House adjourned.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-02-08

THE COMING CENSUS.

The date assigned by the Act of 1880 for the next
Ctnius Dav is Monday, the 4th April, 1881—just ten
years to a day since the last .'ensus was taken. Tbs
schedules or census-papers will all be collected on the
morning of that day, the distribution of them from
house to house by the enumerations having been
effected during the previous week. For several
months there have been busy times at the Cessna
Department of the several Governments. That
for Emden,' and Wales has its headquarters
at Craig's-curt, and is under, of course, the Loos'
Government Board, presided over by Sir Brydges
Henniker Registrar-General, his assistants, Mr.
W. Chide and Dr. W. Ogle, and Mr. F. J.
Williams, the Secretary. Minute directions for
the guidance of superintendent and sub-registrars
have already been printed, and before to-morrow
(Tuesday, February Bth), the registrars will deliver
new plans of division and 114. of enumerators to their
chief.. %Vithin ten days of that date the papers will
be in the hands of the Census-offioe, and in the week
ending April find the entire work of distribution will
be completed. It is considered desirable that the
schedules should be in the hands of householders for a
day or two before they are filled up, in order that
reasonably opportunity may be afforded for mastering
the conditions to be observed but the actual moment
at which the Census is taken is the midnight
between Sunday, the 3rd, and Monday, the 4th of
April.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-02-08

svisiActs,

-
PURBICIC Housx.—A view and the following descrip-
tion of this house appears in the Builder :—" Purbeck
House, built for Mr. Georfe Burt, stands on a fine
site and commands extessive views of the whole
neighbourhood. The construction is massive and in
accordance with its surroundings. The walls are
built of various coloured granites in irrecular rubble
work, and the porch is entirely of white Cornish
granite; the dressings and chimney-shafts are of
P'urbeck and Portland stone; the roofs are covered
with Broseley tile.; and the effect obtained from the
colours of the various materials is very agreeable.
The style of the building is Scottish Baronial in
character, and the details throughout are bold rather
that elaborate, and, in fact, bear traces of simplicity.
The hall is laid with mosaic pavement, similar in
design to that found near the ancient Wallbrook by
Marrs. John Mowlem and Co. (the firm of which Mr.
Burt is a member), when excavating for the new
Queen Victoria-street. The passage on the ground
floor are laid with mosaics in patchwork. The hall
and are heated with hot air, and gratings are
pro‘ dad the skirtings for the same. every room
In the house has a separate flue for the outlet of foul
air, and other sanitary appliances. Warming and
ventilation throughout have been carefully studied.
A chimney corner, with space sufficient for two or
three persons to sat at the sides, is provided at the
end of the dining-room. The work has been executed
from the design and under the superinteden9e of Hr.
George K Cnckmay, architect."
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-02-08

BLANDIORD.

THS Vituton SCHOOL, under the sole management
of Lady Marriott, of the Down House, was recently
examined by the Rev. W. F. Tregarthen, 11.1iL 1.,
assisted by Mr. Morgan. The following report has
been received from the Department :—" The school is
in a vary fair order, awl the invtruction has certainly
improved during the past year. The arithmetic is
better. Needlework deserves mention." The mistress's
parchment bore the following endorsement :—" Mrs.
Harter takes great pains with her work, and the
instruction has improved. We should say, what with
the irregular attendance which has to be contended
with in this school, the children passed a fair examina-
tion."
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-02-08

BIGGS Tr. DEAN.
To at Saar.

"UB, Park
" Rege=tark, London,
"January th, 1881.
"Sir,—With reference to the late action, Biggs e.
Dean, I should like most distinctly to correct a mis-
statement ainring the trial, which woe to this affect—
That the plaintiff (Mr. Biggs) had been the means of
for me a good situation in London after I
gt‘liriti.o Now I most positively deny It; end I
think it nothing but right the true facts should be
known. I admit he gave me a few letters of introduc-
tioe, all of which were of non-effect. I entered the
office of Messrs. Heyward, Wilson, and Ce., whole-
sale wine shippers, Miter-street, in October, 1877
(after leaving plaintiff in August), and remained there
until the end of 1880, when I left to enter my father's
business. the 'procuring the situation' being =tinkly
doe to a friend who was in the name house, Mr.
Biggs having nothing whatever to do with it, beyond
sending my character after I had obtained and
entered the place. Asking you kindly to invert this
In your widely circulated paper,
" I remain, sir,
" Your obedient servant,
" C. W. T. Dw."
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-02-08

MOM THE WAIT Or • Mani •0111431MTL

l'unday. --What aearstat I Streets wain nagamableif
it continues much longer. Can't heap I bowiaver ;
good attempting aaything while theasewtsiallling.
We/are:Ms --Snow still at it. To idosoopt to alma
stsesta, therefore. out of quartion.
otos/ --Stiirm abated. Psalms ethane trimming.
Writ till tii-iirrow and ette. Why waste labour ea
streets, if Natitre is prepared to-do work for gat
-No thaw after all. Ocangiaints sa to awfal
00kt..1 atmeta coming in fast. Asti make an effoct
ot latest.

sapmfor. -The effort has been made. The south ead
of Lade litcombeatreet has been tidied up a bit, aad
some handsome snow•karricades erected against the side
walk. Who says that the parish is inactive

[From PumA.l
SRASONABLE ANNOUNCIMILST.—The taker. for January
—a new magatine, companion to The Quiver,

SSSSS 01•111.1.
Our Dairmsu (in dismay': " 'Ere's the pump (rose up
DOW I And yet it milk rises & 'B'penny iquirt, Break
public grumbles l"

CORPORATION NIASCRIL
Five bard Grum, make one fall of snow.
Throe falls of snow make one street impassabl&
Six hundred streets impassable make one newspaper
leader.
Twenty newspaper leaders make one public howl.
Five thousand public howls don't make one Municipal
Government move I
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-02-08

LONDON CORN IeL&RKET (CLOSING).

Wheat closed heavily, and was lower to sia, but
Without actual dosage. Barley, steady; fine malting
oata held for more money; Liu maize, id. reset;
beans and peas dull sad weak; flour, neglected.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-02-08

THE RELIEF FUND.

In consequence of the sudden thaw it was thought
probable that the labours of the Relief Fund Com-
mittee would no longer be neon:wary, and • meeting
was held on Tuesday to consider the matter. During
the week excellent food had been distributed, both In
the form of soup and and other relief. Funds
cams inlv:o7 we and, had the severe weather con-
tinued, pro would have been niade for the
inevitab suffering and distress. Willing bands
assisted n the work, and the number ef recipients of
the relief at the fixed places—the Coffee Tavern, at
Dr. Aldridge's, and at Mr. Robert Hunt's—showed
that although perhaps in some cases the relief was
abused, still there was great distress prevailing, and
the food was accepted with much gratitude and
thankfulness. Kind-hearted and unostentatious private
charity haa also been doing a good work, and reaching
many cases which otherwise would have remained in
the background—distress of the worst iind. Mr. F.
W. Seward, of High Rest-street, kindly distributted
• quantity of bread and coals amongst many destigute
families in the town. At the committee mestin on
Tuesday it was decided to continue the relief during
the week, and on Monday the matter would be et'l
further dbcuseed.
The following additional subscriptions have been
received

B. D
Mears. Audrey' rnd Co. ... •.. ... 3
M. Dereniah, Beg. ... • ••• 1
Moms. Style, James, and Co. ...• 1
The ii.,. kiinctnari 0
Messrs. Wright and • ••• 0
Masers. J. and G. Greening 10
Mi. W. ••• 1
Kr.
Hartuavan •• • •• • 1
Mrs. 1
Mr. Hunt •••• 1
MI. Brooke ••"•• •** 1
Parmlier's ednitianis
Mr. 3. Hazel
Mr.. Rns.eZl
Mr. Loedir
Mr. Lewis—. • • ••• ••• •"
bir. Mabee ••• '" "'
Mr. Hi=
lin.
Mr.
Mr•
Captain
'
Bums under se. ••• 0
P mired for Wiwi and soap ••• ••• 8