The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-07-30 00:00:00

Somtnittibtre.

EIVICIDN IN • Cuuncat—The inhabitants of the
parish of High Littleton, Somerset, were thrown
into& vest commotion on Saturday night, between
five an4.l six o'clock, by the report that • lad mused
Collins bed oomnii Usd enicide in the belfry of the
old parish church. On searching the belfry the b,_
was found suspended to one of the bell ropes. He
was hamadiately cat down and medical aid obtained,
but life vas quit* extusci. The age of the boy is
between fifteen and sixteen. The only asses the
litighbome en give for this reds sot is, that be bee
been mammies] in obtaining aniploginent in Bristol,
Seth, and other plains.

YZOVIL.

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Volunteer Rifles; and presented a very gay appear-
ance, bearing as they did scone of banners made
exprislz for the occuion. They then proceeded to
Ram , when a capital tee awaited their arrival,
whie was done full justice to by upwards of 1800
children and we should think nearly the same
number of adults, all of whom seemed
to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content
Apparatus for gymnastic exercises were erected in
the grounds, and many of the children were soca dis-
playing their agility on the Horizontal and parallel
hank trapeze, swinging or computing for prizes at
the leaping stocks, Ao. For the elder branches our
Ethiopian friend "Aunt Sally," and "Kiss in the
Ring" presented many attractions, enhanced by the
excellent strains of the band of the Yeovil Rifles,
under the able leadership of Mr. Loaring. The
following were amongst those pieces most admired :

Overture. —" Lee NMI aux Itcees."—Morie.
Polk—" Heidelberg."—Loarieg.
Aria—" II Trovatore.”- Verdi.
Galop—" Royal Artillery.”—Me Kenzie:
Belectiou—" Christy's Nutstrels.”--Joner.
Viii.—" Lea Willis."—Learieg.

At about a quarter to nine the children sang a few
hymns, selected for the occasion, printed copies of
which were distributed amongst the visitors. The
effect was extremely pretty, reminding us of the
Tonic 8ol•Fa Association at the Crystal Palace.
"God save the Queen" with a chorus of 6000 voices,
was then given and followed by three vociferous
cheers for Mr. Bide, to whose generous hospitality
they were indebted.
That gentleman then congratulated them on the
fine weather they bad enjoyed, and expressed a hope
that be should yet see such another meeting of happy
fates around him once more. The aisemblage then
separated, evidently much delighted with their
holiday.
The field was crowded during the evening by the
Alige of the neighbourhood, who viewed with plea-
sure the happiness so unequivinably expressed on so
many youthful countenances.
Foitiorria's Fxxs.—We understand that on the
occasion of the above gala over three thousand five
hundred parsons availed themselves of the oppor-
tunity so kindly afforded by Captain Messiter, of
viewing the beautiful grounds attached to Barwick
House. The committee must have came to con-
gratulate themselves upon the successful result of
their demonstration. To say nothing of the spirit,
carrying out the motto of the order, " Unitas, Rene-
, volentia at Concordia," which is evoked on such
occasions amongst the brethren, they afford the work-
aday class an opportunity of harmlese recreation, of
which they sway avail themselves. That this is
the case may be judged from the fact that nearly
iflso was taken at the entrance to the grounds
during the day.
COUNTY POLICR, SATURDAY, July 20.—Before G.
Harben, Fecjia--ri rotas Cola, of West Coker,
sawyer, was with stealing • saw, value 18a.,
the property of r. C. E. Landsell, of Marston,
, timber merchant. Defendant had retained the saw
as compensation of a disputed account about wages
in arrear, amounting to £2 Its. The Bench dis-
missed the case, no felonious intent being made
out, and granted a summons against complainant to
Coles for the wages due.