The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-05-04 00:00:00

BRLUPORT.

THE WILL OF THE LATE Ma. Mrrcucu, M.P.—The
Dade Sews of Friday contained the following : "The
reported munificent bequest by the late member for Ibid.
rod to the Metropolitan Board of Works continues to be
the stibject of much curiosity as to the precise tenns of
the Alt. Au tea, stated' by the Chairman at the meeting
of the Board on Friday lag, it is not known whether the
bequest is to the Metropolitan Board of Works or to the
Fird Commissioner .4 Works. We understand that
some doubt exist, as to several of the clauses in the will,
and hence the delay in proving it It is said the docu-
ment will be contested."

CONOREOATIONAL CHAPRL —This handsome place of
wor,hip has just had an addition made to its convenient
arrangements. The position of the chorister, heretofore
very cramped, and the space allotted them limited,
and a plan was devised by which a larger number a
singers could be accommodated. These alteration. were
entrii tel to Mr. Spencer, builder, of Chard's Nlead, and
have lately been carried out. A very substantial enclosure
has leen erected below the pulpit, calculated to bold
persons comfortably. The singers are situated as liefore,
directly in front of the organ, the pulpit only intervening,
and the vocal assistance to the congregation coming from
this part of the chapel is said to be very advantageous.
The woodwork surrounding the seats is of seini-circular
design, bordered on the top with quartcYfoiLs hued iip
a jib a blue ground, on which are the tleur-de.lys in gold.
This ha, a very effective appearance. cornailmnilitig as it
does with the design iif the pulpit. There Sr., two rows tor
seats, running around on the inside ; these are furnished
with spring-seat cushions, and altogct her the requirements
are very complete. Ile congregation must feel deeply
iudelred to Mr. S. Champ (organist) who hat net only
brought on a body of voices numbering about thirty, Mit
has inteoduced some new tousle with whirls to vary the
sarvioes. We congratulate the Rev. }'.J. Austin, Mr.-
Champ, and the choir and congregation, on their new
achievement.

ODLIFLLLOWS. NALL—The internal alterations required
to make the premisesnssently purchased by the thblfellows
of Bridport adapted to their requirements are in a forward
state. The painters, under Mr. Brownsdon, are now
busily at work, ankh to judge by what has already leken
accomplished, the place, when completed, will Ike a eredit
to the enterprising society to which it belongs. The large
room upstairs, which will he used for the meetings of the
lodge, 4e., is very connnolious. It is furnished with four
talkies, each 3f I. by 131., which can be used as one table
or separately, and will afford accommodation for abont
lat to sit down to dinner. The walls are hung with paper
to imitate oak panels, which, !eking varnisbod, lam a vcif
Mee appearance. A klesk for the karretary and forms are
trovided, all of whiii, are 110 Wand of substantial make.
•telernirath is a room of smaller dimensions, which will
be used as a reading and recreation room where mimes 111
various kinds will be provided. On this floor also will be
the necessary offices which will he very complete in
character, nothing seemingly having been overlooked by
the committee emminted to carry out the arraugements.
It I, MA exactly known when the fornial eliciting will take
place, although we have beard a hint that Coronation hay
is likely to be the chosen time, when, no doubt, the pro-
eeeklings will be of a character in keeping with the ini-
pkrtance of the oreasion.
A SMALL Pox Itimenv.—The following which appeared
In • recent issue of an American paper, and to which our
attention was directed by Mr. J. Gale, MS-mill-street, who
him spent many years of his life in the United States, will
no doubt be of interest to many of our readers, being mid
to be a successful mode of treatment of that fell disease
whieh a few years ago produced such ravages in our
midst:—" A correspondent of the Stockton 0 'al) Errahl
writes Appended is a receipt which to my certain know-
' ledge has been used in hundreds of cases succemfolly. It
, will prevent or cure the small pox, though the pitting' are
filling. When Jenner discovered cow-pox in England, the
world of science hurled an avalanche of fame upon his
head ; but when the most scientific scholl of medicine in
the world—that of Pares—publishol this receipt as a
panacea for small-pox, it pease,' unheeded. It is as un-
failing as fate, and conquers in every instance. It is
harmless when taken by • well person. if trill also curt
scarlet freer. Here it is as I have used it in smallimx.
When learned physicians nail the patient must die, it
cured. Sulphate of zinc one grain, fox-glove (.ligiralis) one
grain, half • teaspoonful of sugar, mixed with two
teaspoonsful of water. When mixed, adol four ounces of
water, and take a teaspouidul every hour. Either disease
trill diaapwar isa twelve hours. For a child, smaller doses
according to age. If counties would compel their physicians
to use it, they would need no peat-bowies. If you value
adivce and experience, use this for that terrible disease."
Tim NNW NATIONAL ScHOOLS.—ltattl progress is now
th being made in e prelinkinazies for these buildings, and
a numerous body of Mr. Gerrard's workmen are engaged
for the purpose. The way in which the work has been
taken up by the Churchmen of Bridport thews that niurh
life and unerkely existe in their midst, as will be evident
on a review of the steps which have been taken. The 01,1
schools were condemned by Mr. l'regarthen, and new
buildings were detnandekl, or such extensive alterations to
the old buildings as would make them ailaptol to meet the
requirements. It was found far nJore adviwtageous to
erect new MEW. ACCOMIII.III6OIII WaS required for 400
pupils, as the schools were to be not only used for week
days but Sundays as well. The plans were sent to Govern-
ment, and approved by them, with the exception that they
were too large, as Bridport only required a school for 300
day pupils, aol they would not sanction one to be built
for 4W; if built for a larger number than 315.1, the i:otorn.
went grant would not be given. Now this urent is some-
where about £3Ol. Efforts were tussle to induce the
Government to give the greet for 300, and permit the
erection of it school for all). but these efforts were of no
snail and the oonunittee therefore dote • ed, (very
wisely we think), although they had not the ttttt ney, to
do without the Govemtuent grant, and trust to the piddle
to make up the deficiency. Such being the case, we real
sure there are those in Bridport who will eekolisy come
forward, and aid the supporters of the 1,4.11411011 t in their
praiseworthy exertions.
Tim NAND AT Tilt: NARAOI;II.—TIOA question, to which
puldie att.:Maim was directed in our columns, many weeks
before it was limught forward by a contemporary, who
most be very forgetful, is nkkw the subject if a gosl deal
of discussion in our midst. It moms cert.tin that •
charter does exist, and a gentleman well up in the
nrcznhas stated that be has again looked over the
d hi alluding to the matter of the sand, kr. at
Bridffort Harbour, and cannot ascertain a shadow kJ a
klould that the town has the right to take sand free of all
toll for the public purposes of the town. The charter, it is
said, was placal amongst the 01,1 records in the town
chest, and it is either there now, or is in the possession of
Mr. Riley, who lately took many of the klocumeteek b.;
London for examination. We hear that the buel which
has been already used for the purposes GI the water works
has Mee obtained at the Hey-hour free of cost ;if this
should Ike no, we slued., Itke to be further informed. If
the public Lave the right, as it is stated they have, it
certainly is not the thing that the sand should Ise
monopolised by anybody ; a vast quantity is usod in the
town for building purposes, and • shilling a ton soul runs
up to a good round sum, (it takes a very little sand to
vaake a ton) and there are many tons nell in an ordinary
building, much less in an undertaking like the Water
Works or the Drainage Scheme. It IMICSII 4 therefore, very
hard that the ratepayers and others ml Id have to pay
indirectly, if not directly, for that which is their pro-
perty, for builders must include for what they will have
to pay for sand in their estimates, and thus every one in
the town suffers t•k a certain extent through the unsatis-
factory stow of things whielk prevail Now, that the
Town 'ouncil have taken up the matter, we feel sure the
thing will he sifted, and that if the inhabitants have the
right, their claim will he enforced.

EARLY LIO6I:44L—In aannimats with the custom which i LODEBS.
has prevailed tar 'UMW "MM.. the Wincing' grocers Of SCHOOL EHLMIGH3ILKT.—The handsome little school
the town have agreed to close their establishments at four house, "erected by 'seed Lady Nepean. for the good of
&Clock Olt 1.11.1T-,I3TA during the atimnier monlb', o'.l this, the parish of Loden," in 14P.A. is sync being eery con•
we noel sure. will Is. r •ceivesi ot, 1 ge,as ircr.t l, ;hos, who si,krahly enlarged by AllO kind intinifi,enre of the sato,
Will OM* I. ode.. -el front business eugageinente at this highly esteems! 1..1y. Tbe ahmloll%iollA of the additional
earl: hour ow dterweri &ins.; the week. itortian of the building are 24 feet ii illellel4. by lq feet 6
leqyzot wool. Het results of Ow tiE.IO lv tir ,it : Lithe& and will I e l.,tilt of materials ler to the
exana itt..,,,.. heehaw' awl geometry held at ric toss. orLutal edifice, is li"cli is of IoO,IOTA %AM.% Witt. MOO Mil
.1 in llsro ;•1, beet. received. Ott ,Ire-singa for ihe windo.Vs, stoic dre .iiage for
.• 014A0•,..l eetzes, via - leorge 11.trtiett, It To ord d stra. Mr. IL :Oohs of Bra.lpale, is the builder. He
I %cc and Walliato Frederick East,. ; Alvt ertineates o.f isonsioence.l the work abut tyr.o guratittit IlrAo, and hopes to
proweency. viz: ,lolso Itostlet„ Artjt•tr Ik.. ti,t, Frederiek complete it in about six months from the present time.
Br. grs, rb,orgo I',mob*, William Fellet„ Thome. Go-h. I when it frill he an ornament to the village and forms,.
William 11,dt, Henry Hooper, deLu enduring memento ttf well-tinsal and judirionagenerosity.
Reielall, Stephen Miller, William Mills, Ailtert New• the invaluable benefits arising from which, will, in all
bery, Frederiek Potter, Frederick Retain, Henry Ewer, probability, be perpetuated to, and en ioYeti by the
John Smith. Frederick emy, and Ire lerik hettam.
In Geometry, :ilhave oldained prizes, viz : —Robert Potter, anln4dasbuitclasdi.nlg thonees't isihniagildbewhnennEn the
Vc
Arthur Champ. Oliver Perry, and 6 certificates, viz:—
George Smith, William Sinned, Herbert Diment, Henry pirewitlnitthi'e'npers ,
past,
Follett, John Phamphlett, and John Mill. 711 others
showed signs of being taught, and will be allowed to
compete again, whereas the others will not.
Tug LATE Etggrion.—With regard to the steps which
were threatened to be taken as to bribery and intimida-
tion at the recent electron, the inhabitants of ilrialport
may now rest satisfied that no opposition will Ise off ered to
Mr. Ralli, on such grounds, the time allowed by law
wherein to lodge such peititions—twenty.one days—having
expired a fortnight ago, anti no petition havi.er been filed,
Mr. Ralli is a constant attendee at the House of Common.,
as may be seen by the lists of those who vote on the
nieasunes brought forward, and hitherto, we loclieVe wean:.
right in saying be has ohs' in accor hams, with the wishes
of those who returned him, and the principles be pn.fesses.
The only question of public importance in which he seems
not to have voted was "The Women's Disaltilitioni Bill,"
when hia name was not to be found either for or against,
and when, no doubt, he abstained from voting from
principle, as before his election he stated he was not
prepared to support that measure; awl, therefore, finding
that a large number in iliedwrt were in favour of extend-
ing the franchise to women duly qualified, he did not vote
against their wishes.
ARTILLLAT VOLUNTEER/L-111 accordance with their
annual custom, the volunteer artillery c.trios of Hants
and Dorset will this year undergo a few days of camp life
at Portsmouth, commencing on the 12th of July next. Ou
the last occasion the Bridport corps did not attend, in
consequence of unforeseen circumstances, but we make no
doubt that this year they will have the pleasure ttf joining
their comrades in arms, and that Ilriolport will once again
be well represented—not we are afraid, however, as it was
in times that are past, when our artillery corps t stk part in
grand field days at Southampton, Exeter, Sherhome,
Dorchester, and elsewhere, anti when it marched on to the
ground,, headed by its fine band, and numbering between
do and .0 rank and file. Surely there are plenty of young
men in our midst who can devote a few hours a week to
the study of arms; and. capital exercise it is—the big gun
drill—as we know from experince ; the battery on the cliffs
at the Harbour is delightfully situated, the air there is
bracing, and to those who are confined during the day an
hour or two's gun drill of an evening will be likely to do
much good.
SUNDAY CLOSING 1:4 IREEAND.—We have received a
ropy of a memorial presented to the Right lion. Benjamin
Disraeli, M. P., First Lord of the Treasury, in favour of
(losing Public Houses in Ireland on Sundays. This
memorial bears the signature of 1,501 magistrates, inelud-
the Lord Mayor of Dublin, and the Mayors of Belfast
Limerick, Sligo, Kelkenny, and Weston', nearly 3,000
clergyman of all denotuinations. and several thousand
physicians, town councillors, poor law guarthans, employers
of labour, site. From this the voice of Ireland seems very
decides' on the question. When it was brought forward
last May, 42 Irish members voted for it, and only In
against it; 37 Scotch members voted for, and only 4
against ;hut 206 English members Tots,' against, and only
60 for it. The supporters urge that whatever F.ngligh
members may judge hest for England, they hope that they
will not prevent the Irish from making this attempt to
promote sobriety on the Lord's day, and those who hold an
opinion favourable to the measure are molests,' to make
it known to the Members who represent them.
THI: BLomuNrrre NIELODISTS gave entertainments at
the Good Templar Hall on Wednesday awl Thursday
evening. There was a fair attendance on each occasions.
The first part of the performance consisted .4 selections of
vocal and instrumental solos, doubts, and choruses, all of
which were well given, and warmly received. The fair
artistes presented a very charming appearance, being
elegantly attired, and this no doubt had something to do
with the success of their reception. The second part
comprised solo on the harp and piano by two .tf the young
ladies, who proved themselves to be acconipli,hed instru-
mentalists, awl the entertainment on the former evening
concluded with a laughable sketch entitled " Mrs.
Dolrymple's Academy, '' in which was intsslueed • gipaey
song, a stump lecture on "Women's Rights." hr. On
Thursday the finishing piece was "The Servants' Picnic,"
which was producture of much a 1111 l senient, and was
concluded by a country dance by those who took part in
it

Fruit prospects are good this year.
A new publicliark was opened at Chichester on
Saturday.
Sir Garnet Wolseley has been received with great
enthusiasm at NataL
The death is &flounced of Mr. Stevens, sculpor of the
Wellington monument, which was nearly completed.
A l'aris telegram announces the death of the printer
Waldeck. at the age of 110 ems.
Signor Verdi is to be made a commander of the Legion
of Honour
The coach from London to Winibor ha., commenced
running for the sea,on.
The number of u-ill beast', destroyed in Algeria between
1007 and 1u73 was ii. 195, or al..et 1..11/0 annually.
The present available military force of France amounts
to 1,476.40 men.
The death of General the Earl of Carnwath, aged 75, is
announced. . . .

ThelcitTee of Wake will be conveyed to India in Her
Maiesty's troopship Malabar.
It is stated that King Alfonso will shortly repair to
head-quarters to take the offensive against the Carlista
The foundation stone of Congregation! Sunday schools,
costing CIO,Cull. at Saltaire, erected by Sir Titus Salts wu
laid on Saturday.
The twenty fifth annerentary of the birth of llis Royal
Highness Prince Arthur (Duke of ('onnaught), was cele-
brated at Windsor on Saturday with the usual honours.
On Friday morning. Jessie I) ck. unmarried, threw her-
self over the North Bridge, Edinburgh, aud died instan-
taneously.
The production of silk in France has increased greatly
in the put year, and an account of large purchases in
England has obtained the figures a Pdt).
A young gentleman named Sibley wag drowned in the
Thames near Wallingford, on Friday afternoon, while
canoeing on the river.
Civil List pensions of .C3lO per annum hare been granted
to the widow of Sir Arthur Ilelps and the widow of the
Rev. Charles Kingsley.
Captain Bm ton will make another attempt to noes the
Channel on the E'th of May. lie will start from Cape
Grisnez. and make for Dover.
. .

The skating mania has its victims. Last week (accord•
ing to the World) at Prince's, Lady William Lennox broke
her arm, and another lady her nose.
A reduction of five per rent, in wares has been accepted
by the ironworkers employed at the Forest of Dean Iron
Company.
The Judge of the Supreme Court of Shanghai has
decided that the Chinese authorities have no right to tax
opium within the wttlements.
Mr. Disraeli, according to the ilirmiorthasi rost, will
visit Birmingham. probably in September, at the invita-
tion of the local Conwrvative organisation.
The Court of Queen's Bench has derided on an appeal
in • special case, that the Brighton Aquarium Company
are liable to a penalty of .£lllO for every Sunday the
Aquarium is opened to the public on payment of mono,
The United Scrr ice frinagts ha. reason to believe the' the
detachment of the West India Regiment now stationed
on the Gold Coast, together with all the departmental
officers and stibordinatev, are to be withdrawn.
Whilst performing divine service at St Mary's parish
church, Woolwich, on Sunday, the Rev. Henry Brown,
M.A., canon to Rochester, rector of Woolwich and rural
dean, suddenly expired. Iteccasel was 71 years of age.
St. James hall Liverpool, • popular place of amusement,
occupied by Mr. Hague it neer° minstrel... was totally des-
troyed by fire on Saturday night. The building ROI
partially insured.
Mary Coward, whose child was recently found drowned
in the Regent's Canal, has been committed for trial by
the Worship.street magistrate, on the charge of wilful
murder.
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--lice—Npiteful, Mx wooden paddle vessel, Commander
Mervin B. Medlycott, wee at Natal by last advice.,
having been placed at the disposal of his Excellency, sir
Garnet • Wolseley —Gaited &reit,. Gazelle.
. ..

Captain Nare;,. the """"" rnan;ters7.7tl;e Arctic Expedi-
tion speaks hopefully of its prospects. The ire would he
their greatest enemy, hut the chances of their return home
were.i educed to a certainty.
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A fatal explosion took place on Friday at Bunker's-hill
Colliery in Staffordshire. Twelve dead bodies hare beets
got out and there are believed to be several mere in the
pit. One man escaped alive.
About 40U farm labourers with their wives awl families
from the West of England. eniborket on boanl the
Ophelia at the East India Docks on Wednesday afternoon.
for Queensland. - . .

A n,.d cow was on tho "rampage" in Dublin she other
evening for over on hour. A number of people were
upset by it, smeral having to he taken to the 11.144
The animal WWI fired at three time, by the police before
it was killed.

A tuan in Glasgow has been trying to sell as tobacco
packages containing about one pound .1 died sawdust,
having at tte ends a little tobacco, dear at the price
charged, eighteetipence. He haul lueon sentenced to sixty
days' imprisonment
An absent-minded Whitelialler the other day stepped into
a store and purchased ... peanuts. After trying to
bite through a pint or an without 'meow, he discovered
that he had forgotten to place his false teeth in his
mouth before leaving hi. .
ORTON'S itROTIIM --The follawing is an extract from a
letter, written front Singapore, March filst, Iffi's, by •
married lady, to her parents in Penzance :—"We dined
the other evening at Mr. W---'O, with Mr. Orton. •
brother to the Claimant. Ile is so like him : the mine
heavy-looking head. If I haul believed in him until then.
I should have done us, no longer. They are &bowl exactly
alike, but this one is not so stout. Ile would have come
to the trial, but they would not give him ruffieient money
to make it pay him to conic home. He is • captain of &
vesueL"—Corois• Telegraph.
THIS RSV. CHARLES BULLOCK. —The Arebbishot_ of
Canterbury has conferred the degree us B. D. on the Rev.
Charles Bullock, formerly rector if Bt. Nicholas, Wor-
cester, on account if literary eminence awl if services
rendered by him to the piddle as editor of "Our Own
Fireside," "The Day of Days," and " llowe Words." We
are glad to note the .trehluishop's recognition of the
popular literary work, editorial and other, which Mr.
Bullock has ilone, soul done no well, for many years. No
slight boon has been rendered to the clergy by the efforts
he hats made to enable theio to supplant the pernicious
literature no widely di...militated. by circulating whole.
sonic, interesting, and Christian reading, especially is the
form of a local parochial niagazine "It use Iforils,"'
designed for this purpose, has, we believe, already Attained
a monthly circulation of over Dakota' copies. Them
however, a wide field still unoccupied in this direction—
many parishes in which nothing has ys.4 lava done : and
as we understand Mr. Bullock has msigneil his wtlesiasti-
cal preferment in order to devote himself more entirely
to this work, we heartily s ish him increasing success.
We quite agree with hint in his iwineiple of action, that
" What is read in the konio is only u-evond in impormare
to what Is heard front tho pulpit." Amongst Mr. Ittillosk's
well-knows aid widelyresil works of a practical and
devotional character. "The Way Boni° ;or the Gospel
in the Parable.- takes a form ~,, place. -The Reedonf.