The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1874-08-04 00:00:00

COLLEGIATE SCHOOL PRIZE DAY.

The pries day at our local collage was on Tuesday last,
when the young men and boys gracefully trimmed the
approaches to the schoolroom with gay odours and ever-
green, and festooned the ceilings of the room with the
same, gay borders being placed around the walls, and the
usual mottoes were mounted again. " Hors pars Vito,"
warn over the door, "Timer Doinini sapientise peincipium"
over a way leading to another division of the great room,
and " !lomat Weymouth's" was over the Head Master's
chair. The young students, freed from school restraint,
eagerly awaited the time of parting. At three o'clock the
friensls of the school arrived, and the large room was soon
smite full of ladies. gentlemen, and boys. A list of these
present would he almost too lengthy ; but among them we
noticed Mr. Robertson, the Mayor of Weymouth, who
thus, we believe, first appeared in public after his illness,
Mrs. Robertson, Mr i Robertson, jun., Major Wadeem,
VU., Mr. G. J. G. Gregory (Dorchester), Mr. W. Talbot,
Mr. It. ff. Eliot, Mr. G. Andrews, jun., Mr. D. Collett,
Mr. Holland, Mr. W. B. Barrett, Mr. Crickmay, jun., Mr.
Bovton Smith, Profeeeer Haien, de.
The usual reading of reports did not come off on this
occasion, the 116 AD MASTISIL, Rev. J. Ellis, explaining that
the examination had taken place under the newly
established Oxford and Cambridge examining body, and
they were not allowed to geed in their reis until the
whole of the schools examined by them had been gone
through. They had, however, sent a list of marks ipi.Wed
by each boy, and upon these the prises were awarded.
Mr. Em.is then presented the prises to the successful
scholars, according to the following lint, the mention of
the Mayor's prise of £1010,.. slitting loud applause, and
Mr. Ellis spoke with the deepest pleasure respectingth e partial restoration of the Mayor to health,
and
to preeed deep gratitude to him for his generosity in giving
£lOlO,. for three years in succession.
TUB MIMI LW.
_ - • - • ' " " •

Viarir Camia.—lst eiiViTitie-oci, J. k Heeetembe, ; 2ind
exhibition, RH. Browne, /110. HUI the lincee miae, 0. P.
apnea, Lb Os; end & Southall, £6 55 are H.
i OceirdenCiarke's Meekapeam end II J. on.
Khan of Yingiand." Promotion prim, if. J. Quarrel, "The
V ILO of tbe Yoe."
Mixon, Ma—lit mine, W. A. Saunders, Niebuhr's
" Homan Hletory," t,4, C. H. Jennings, Preleatt's " Perennial
and Labelle' and It. Hare. Preeoott's " PhUp iiegg."
Honourable mention 0. J. H. Walker. Promotion lei., H.
Hankins, Baker's " Albert Nyanza.
TIIIRD Mem —lst prim, W. W. Ellin, "The Land and lA.
Book." Ind, H. Nolen, Rianull." Modem
minion prise. W. Ournoad, "Lanai Ancient Rome
FOURTH CLAM,. —l4 prime 0. It li. Port. Wool'." Numl
Ilixtory.” 2nd, 0. Hare. Smike "I,11• at SlePhalem..
Fl/7111 CLAS/4—illi mime,
.C. Ihiseitt" frOM
Izid, A. & Mardi, " Oar DommUe Pete.

Fled Crad—D. H. itr;;;;;;,7-67iisey's " Fifteen
800. mention, E. A 8. Houma
psconn cr,rod—W. A. asunder; Greek History fro.
Plutarch.
Tlil/LD CLaas.-11. liolfert, " Courses Poems." Exits, se
Smith, Helps' " Pizarro."
rui STU MAIM —W. Holland, "A Boy 'a Voyage round tha
Worki."
Firm Cram —C. Smelt, LB° of Faraday."
num Lasid—J. K Bascumbe, "Life of Napoleon."
Swum ClAes.—C. Holland, " Dogmata"
TIMID CAAOL-0. D. Hyoid, Early Reorptien History."
FOITIT• CLAM —W. Holland, " Life of tlelsou." lion. men.
Um, P. 0. Maddock.
Fiera Cram —C. Smelt, Life of Columbus."
DRAW/M.—F. It Me, • Every Boy's Book."
KM= AND ART WAWA'S? RIAMINATIOX.
Moon Daman —Collett and Holed pawed.
FAMINIAND. BMWS" peered with excellence; Southall
fluidic, Dart, and Orcrree passed.
Paaarecriva—Hallert paned with excellence.
Gionever.—Hourisell End Saunders
IAUDT, Hair, AND Acorancs. -W. freregory, 14 dm*
Barcomba, Byrnes, Brown, Homed, Southall, and Collett
second Mat
The Head Master spoke some words of encouragement to
each of the boys, as they received their Priam, and their
schoolfellows gave them hearty charm
The 11 Alva said in the absence of any trustees
of the school, he thought they should not with-
out thanking Mr. galls for the onnortunitY"L'lllead year
kindly &on them of being presen-Ee might state that
he rannsilTrir from
deeply interested in the whoa and
coo of the value of Mr. gilles
efforts- for the goode7hriisTrie Mayor's) own eon. and the
training rewired by him them Not only do the bort
receive what is called a sound education, but OW ik°
have a rood moral training.
The Rev. J. &US thought the marks gained by the
boys wee. Mehl at • very kith measure of spoons. In •
eine ewe examination in various subjects btdors • univer-
city examiner, the highest boy of the six got MI marks out
of 100, and the lowed 71 That would be • aource Irma
gratification to all interested in the schooL These exami-
nations were intended for boys 18 years of ag'; but all
the AN Wen under 17, and the youngest was only "v
lie quite impeded four out of the six would pats-Kr.
Ellis then referred to the success of the old Wigs Oweg
and Fuller, mentioned the cowed led Wiliam, aka
honed this year they would have another *von more
aucesidaL h ccioLn, ha spoke sf Mee now cricket
field Maier. daY. with • match between Os Pad and
l. Num nark on behalf Jof Mee teni•••• am
naked to gay • few words. Ho sold Os arias looted
back with Wiwi matisketioa Mr toadmiles Wu

school, and regarded its
He accorded to Mr. Ellis= Vttrutijleaiure-
which had attended its career, for he knewnosuccess
one to
whom he would rather entrust the care of • child than to
Mr. Ellis, for he knew that not only would the mind and
Intellect be trained but the heart end soul woul
i d like
wise have instilled into them the fear and love of
upon which all success in life must be based. No school
had done more good in so short a time than the Wey-
mouth Collegiate School, and he hoped Mr. Ellis would
be spared to continue his labours, and Weymouth would
stand pre-eminent in the south and south-west of England
In education as in other things —(aPPlaute).
The HEAD RASTER said he should be very conceited if
he took all the credit of the school to himself, for he had
been most ably assisted by the trustees fronithe com-
mencement. Besides this also, the schools would he
nothing without the assistant masters, and be was thank-
ful to say he had met with gentlemen alvrays willing to
carry out his vrishes, and had not had an angry word
with one of them. He thanked the company for their
presence to-day.
Mr. ARTHun WHertittl, one of the old boys, then spoke
of his appreciation of Mr. Ellis's valuable labours for the
students under his care. They had been desirous of show-
ing that appreciation not only by words, but in • way,
more substantial, though he was sure, not more valuable.
On behalf of the old boys, be presented Mr. and Mrs.
Ellis with a slight token of their respect, rmwd, and he
might say, of their love—(applause). Mr. Ellis gave up
his wnote mind, body, and his whole life, not only for the
of training the boys for this life; but also in the
which their parents wished them to start in this
life, in a knowledge of God in the Holy Scriptural—
(applause). He had to apologise for the absence of one of
the old ocipi, an exhibitioner, who was detained by impor-
tant business, and to express his great regret that he
could not be there. They had not been able to keep the
subscription for the testimonial open long enough to take
in all the old boys, but he vras sure that if they had the
opportunity, they would have all gladly joined.
he thanked Mr. and Mrs. Ellis for the training anctfot
they received while under their roof, and long as their
life might continue, they would never forget the lessons
taught, but would strive to carry out in practice the
principles learned in the Weymouth Collate School—
(applause). Mr. Whetham then uncovered a handsome
silver claret jug and salver, beautifully engraved, and
bearing the following inscription :
o Weymouth Collegiate School, Preemie.' to the Rev. John
Ellis, M.A., and Mrs. Ellis, from their old boys. 24th July,
1874.*
He then read the following address, which was beautifully
written, and maned in a handsome blue moire antique
wrapper
" Weymouth Collegiate School, 24th July, 1874.
"To the lies. Mot k . . . sad Yrs. Ellis
W., your Old nays claire on the occasion of the First
enesie notch, between an eleven of the old Boys and the
Eleven of the School to exprue to you the grateful sense which
we Sill retain of the kindnesi and attention you bestowed upon
us while under your ears; end we beg to rarest your accept-
ance of this Wares* and the accompanybig piers of plate, as •
alight token of these our feelings solvents you. we .14
hove that you may be swat for • long, prosperous, end
happy life, anti that the Wryinouth Collegiate School may em-
u.. to Bowie)t. We beg to remain on behalf of your 'Old
Hoye Yours very gratefully,
W. IL Bennett, E. J. Bennett, W. Burt, Chas. Clay, arthur
coops, O. T. Crickmay, Arthur Cull, J. W. D. Holloway, J. M.
Falkner, F. C. Flower, James flower, J H. Reginald
Hannan, W. H. Helysr. T. H. W. Januar, F. 8 lam, Edward
brine, J. Macey, K. J. libinnincithohn Sandi, Marsh,
Arthur 11. Hirsh, Merles Milledge, J. T.
Mitchell, Edward Mitchell, W. W. MOrrisBl:l7 H. Note, H. C.
Motley, C. M. Owen, 0. IL Owen Minus Pormiter, J. H.
Parry, J. Homes Powell, Ernest Hawkins% John Robertson.,
Rons, W. T. Metier, Jame Smith, Albert smith,
William Talbot, Robert Talbot_ Edward %lidos, J. W. Vining,
A. C. vow.. J. B. G. Waters, E. E. Weise', H. P. Westbury,
Arthur %Ingham, Edward Willes—(apeleuse).
The speaker continued: I have now only to thank you
on my own behalf for the great kindness shown me, and if
in after life I have gained any consequence, it is owing to
your efforts and teaching I have been able to do no. I have
no doubt the ladies will excuse me if I call for three cheers
for Mr. and Mrs Ellis—(three hearty cheers).
The HZAD AViTRIt said it would be the merest idle
affectation Mho were to say that the presentation of this
valuable piece of plate was a matter of indifference to hiss.
He aukl hardly venture to my what he thought of it; it
was valuable in itself; but it was still more valuable as
coining from Mow old boys whom he had been training,
Ile need not soy anything about the early work of this
!school or the circumstances under which it was estab-
lished. There were difficulties to be overcome ; but what-
ever difficulties there were, and whatever labours and
toils the master might have had, an event like this was
ample reward Last year the boys of the school were good
enough to place on the mantel-paecea valuable time-piece;
but he little thought the old boys would be dispoeed to
repeat the ceremony of presentation to-day. He had •
slight hint of it last night, yet be could scarcely recognise
it as • fact, He did not expect to have around him so
many old boys, they saw around them • representation of
the pest, and he could say he thanked God for such •
past The work of training boys was a most important
one, 31111 he felt it more so day by day, but he was cheered
liy the thought that those boys who had been so
trained were doing well in various spheres of life.
Ile recorded year by year any success gained
by the elder boys at the university examinations ; but he
hovel thee boys engaged in business would not think
he ignored their wor or thought little of it, because we
bear little of it. It is • good sign when • young man
adhere, no closely to his work that he makes but little
11116 C about it; the fussy and noisy young men are not
those who &Abe best. With regard to thuds, old boys
of wh be saw so many around, he thanked them for no
well sustaining the credit of this whoa There was
scarcely one from the school, and certainly not one among
the elder boys of his school whose remembrance gave him
the slightest discomfort, His black sheep might be easily
counted, end they certainly did not consist of his first
clam, for the upper portion of the school had always been
the greatest credit to him, and to themselves. He had
striven always to train them in the way he believed best,
not only for this world but the next They were
scattered some in London houses, and he never had any
gentleman come to him to complain of either no one
ever said to him "What a scamp you sent ma
Ile hoped the younger boys would follow the example of
the older ones, and be • credit to the school. The training
given to them had been mostly mental training, but he
had also taught them to remember that we live not only
for this world, but for • greater one. There are certain
chances, no to speak (though there are no chances in
, reality) which often shorten young people's lives, and of
this there had been some melancholy instances among the
41 boys, and it was • consolatory thought when they
were fitted for heaves. But boys were sent to ...hoot
not only to be trained for heaven, but also that they
might be able to go successfully through this world. The
strain ups) mental powers at the present time is very
great, and he hoped they would try not to be behind in
mental training, and not neglect that spiritual training,
and especially that knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ,
which will be the greatest comfort in every situation In
life or death. He presented Mr. Whethaan as a specimen
of the old boys, they heard he was able to make • good
speech, and he expected some day to see him Lord Mayor
of London—(applause). Then if he (Mr. Ellis) were alive
and in health, he hoped he would invite him to the Lord
Mayor's dinner —(laughter and applause). His father was
a gentleman well respected in the city of London-'
(applause)—he was highly thought of in his London coin-
ler,Y—lapplause). He occupied the highest position in
that rotupeny—(renewed applause)—he had been made
sheriff of London, and now Sir Charles Wlsetham -
lapplause)—and he hoped the eon would follow the father's
example, by his integrity and other good qualities, and
that before many yews there would be another Knight in
the family—Sir Arthur Whethani—(great applause). In
conclusion Mr. Ellis said be should ever value this mark
of their attention very highly indeed; he was very thank-
ful on behalf of Mrs. Ellis, as well as of himself they
thanked the givers from the bottom of their hearts.' He
hoped God would bless the school, and would bless them
all- (applause).
Cheer. were then given for the teachers and trustees,
for the Master, for Mr. Hudson, &C., for the Ladies, and
the Mai or proposed cheers for the awdstant masters. AU
"ere hisirthy given, and the boys "hroke up" with great
Joy. Next morning they started to spend the midsummer
holidays at their homes.

CRICKET.
Two nuitches were played on M°nda.IMt.In the Collegiate School Recreation Velma ootwonn ""'=
end present scholars, the old boys winning eawil.T. ih
spectators were present. The following is the score :
Miran

MAWR

Ist Innings. 2nd Innings.
Ow. P. Sywee c Mannino b 0.
Oren .. 4 cG. Gregory b o.osen 1
C. Gregory c Bennett bO. Owen 0 b Bennet*. 0
F. ball b 0 wren .. 0 cA. H. Mezeh bO.

. . -
F.- E. (oh ho. Owen c sad b 0. OT;en
J. R. Younger b ocen A Bennett ..
G. J. 11. Wnlker bO. Gregory, .• b Bennett
J. Clio:Roar c Manning* ..
Owen ..
.2 run out ..
J. Younger, c n. Ofell b
G. Gregory . bO. Owen .
0. W. Young ho. orestory e nod bO. Oven •.
0. Hare c Manning' otren- c Voules b Bennett
R. Hare wt out not out ..
Extras 1

OLD DOTL
A.
17 G. March b riddle •• • • 3
G. Gregor) c Crickmay b Bea "
IL J. Mantling. not out • • • • •••
W. Parini ter b IWI• • "
C. It Owen b Younger •• • •
J. Flower b .
E. J. Bennett b ()ohne • •
11. C. 71otley b
A. Whethinn c and b Ooklio • •
A. C. Vuuke c trick:pay b Ball

II
The match between the Athletic and Dorchester Clubs
resulted 111 a heavy victory for Weymouth, for although
the Dorchester men were certainly pinion of note, they
were unable to withstand the fine bowling of Capt.
Kelsey. The batting of the Weymouth men was AS a rule
very superior Mr. Hutchings' style was much admired his
eel:lusted of many goo.l drives over the wicket; Mr.
Mathews' 214 was certainly put together in • Verditgrtt7
and stylish manner, he showing some good cut Mr.
Doininy was unfortunately run (Mt for 95: but tiring
his betting some play was forcibly exhibited;
Mr. Hodson and r. showed some rather noted
points in their style of play, the latter hitting hard for 11
For the Dorchester men, the Rev. E. J. Smith, and Mr.
Andrews in the second inning's made • good stand and
showed ,0501 pretty play, considering the bowling was of
such a tine and destrucdve nature. The bowling of Clark
and Falls was good, it was of great speed especially the
I•tter gentleman's taking four stumps in • very short
tin*. The match terminated in a victory for the
Athletes in one innings by HS nine. A match will he
tiZl on Wednesday next at Weymouth against the
n Newton Club.

W.l C
Capt. Kabay c and b Woodhouse
G. Doonny run out .. • • • •
JP. Ilutebinp c and b Morgan .. • • •• 64
T. G. Matthews b Andrews .. .. .. 9)
16
&nit b guagg
• • •• .. 4
J. Clark c Goilopr:4
gellorgan. .. • • • • 2 FaMs Lb.w., b.
11. Name b Morgan . ‘.... :.• :: .. I

DOcILT
lit
E J. 2nd lubinBB.
ROY. 1881% BDa ..22
R.Oo&p b K•hey 6
A. E. Mind c sad b Maitbews c Hoddion b 3. _

O. J. W. Andrews b Ilatibrve b Kelsey "1!
X. Woodhouse oat out c Otbto J• Clark • •
& Worpn b Kelsey .. Kelm ..
W. Scutt •K•essl . b Fans .• •• 7
J. b iiat,thowa • . b rains 1
E. J. b Mattison b Pals • • ••j. W. S &sob, b Kelsey b • •

WEYMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL
A meeting was held on Wednesday
16. Alderman W
Howard Coalscglorsaftt
o:l3V:A...rni2astY.
and O. wigs Mr. F.
irdiegmak.libut‘Tot'aveldork.R°b= Mr. G. Andrews, borough
Measurer.
The bulimia wee—
To wilt, lc., the Harbour and Bridge account', pursuant
M the Btatute.
To consider a letter from the Weymouth and Channel
blends gammas Packet Company, as to • road in front of
their ; pod Ow Elormor mid Harbour-maws
Foriggii•

--7h-lei;;;;Teyor was minimal to the work being done now,
and it was understood that it should be done when ho
thought a more fitting time.

APPLICATION RF.SPECTING NEW DRAIN.
Messrs. Baunton and Sons made an application with
respect to their slaughter-hmise drains, and it was ordered
that larger pipes be laid down.
Mr. G.
through

lIIR PARK AGAIN.
Mr. G. Bum brought up the subject of the old drains,
hrough which the water often came in.
It warn pointed out that when the plot.' were filled up
to the proper level, the water would not come in.
The DEPUTY MAYOR said that Mr. Cross wall filling up
his plota, and did not require any asaistance.
The Surveyor maid he had been authorised by the Board
to fill up the place, and hail engaged with some men to
convey material earth and rubbish there.
lie was directed to deposit all the stuff ho had agreed
to take, and if the owners were ready to fill up as fast aa
the Board required, he was to stop his own men as soon as
he could.

THE SWAN-KEEPER.
The TOWN CLERK said the swans were quite ready for
the Council, and there must be sonio ono to look after
them when they came.
The committee were authorised to engage a lit swan-
keeper at pot exceeding lls. per week.
Mr.thsofria LIIOURRL they must supply (milt water from
Hanover Terrace, or he feared they would not keep the
birds alive.

The other matter was taken in private.
_ PORTLAND.

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PoRTLAND HLIV•T.—For August • new train will
leave Weymouth at &25, arriving at 8.45, and returning
for Weymouth at 5.50, arriving at SIP.
THE Primitive Methodist Sunday school, to the number
of 251 children and l teachers, had their school treat
last Wednesday. They hail a procession through Fortune's
Well, tea in the schoolroom, and iunusementa in the
Naval ( ladeta ground.
CCNORSUATIOINAL SUXDAY SCHOOL ANNIVICAILItr.--The
Rev. W. W. Sherren preached the anniversary sermons
for his Sunday school, at Chesil, on Sunday week. and in
the afternoon the Rev. N. W. Beard kindly delivered an
address to the scholars and their friends. The children
sweetly sang apecial anniversary hymns.
Boy • Lao Ilaviago.—On Saturday week, Henry Bryidts
• lad of Chesil, got his leg severely cut and bruised. He
and some companions were climbing up the Chesil Beach,
when they saw something curious in a large stone. Byatt
hammered at it to break away the petrifaction, when the
stone rolled over on his leg, and injured his leg. lie Wall
got out from under the stone, and his hurt dressed by Dr.
McLean ; but it was thought advisable to remove the boy
to the Dorset County Hospital.

flarktts.
THE BRITISH CORN TRADE.
Whilst the value of wheat continue; naturally to
recede moderately during the harvest work now in
progress, stocks are found to be, as always supposed,
of such a trifling total that in no place whatever,
London, Liverpool, l'aris, Marseilles, or Antwerp, can
the fall in price involve any great losses.
In the earliest English counties some wheat has
been already threshed, and samples of the new crop
will be, next week, on offer in several markets. The
opening pric= of red wheat are expected to be about
545. to 565„ as fine weight and quality are expected.
The accounts of the crops throughout Europe and
the Northern States of America, are still favourable,
so much so that great depression has characterised the
trade.