The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-12-13 00:00:00

PORTLAND.

Mrs. Abel Like, of the Grove, who is of • lveanue.
Dram FROM MISSING • STAIR.-- On Tnesdaydu.gighell.
after retiring to bed, got ttp. again, went down.
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stairs to fetch something. When on the list men 'out
herself two she thought at the bottom, and stepped out
to walk into the adj dning room, but fell, and hurt
herself. She went back to bed again, and 1t very
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sick ; but after a time appeared better, and ha familyn
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retired to rest also. Early moral on Wednesday
her husband did not hear her breathing, examined h
and found she was deed. Mn, Lake was the eldest of
• large family.
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from the prison yard in which he would have landeo•-•
so great la the vigil nos maintained. We have had
the exaggerations of London vapors p Anted out to us,
—for instance, the statement that would-be escaped
convicts wear irons weighing 141 b. for '' the' remain•
der of their term, is grossly exag_erated, the weight
of the irons being not more than 311 n., whi hare were
only six months for one attempt to escape, and if the
convict behaves well after his attempt, he may get
them off in three months. They are, however, worn
day and night, being rivetted on, the stockings are,
no doubt, worn under them at night, and by day they
are supported by a strap round the waist. At Pore.-
mouth and other prisons, at is said the premiers tis.ull always to work Jo chain., but that has only been an
exceptional thing at Portland.
SAILORS' Ray. -The usual weekly entertainment
was held at the Sailors' Rest on Monday evening,
when the room was filled to overflowing, numbers
being unable to gain admittance. The chair was occupied by the Rev. C. H. Harbord, B.A. A glance
at the programme was sufficient to show what a treat
was in store for the numerous andienee, and they
were not disappointed he kin intros of the ladies
and gentlemen who came from Weymouth to give
their valuab:e aid was greatly appreciated
thanks are also due to the other hien&
for their hearty and &bit assistance towards
making the entertainment such a success. The pro- .
csedings commenced s.itb a pianoforte selection by •
Mile Bannerm .n, which was loudly app'auded ; the
nsxt was a robg by Mi.. Prry--'• The Kerry Dance,"
wit oh was thoromaily enjoys d,
_as the hearty applause fully te•t Then followed—" The o.d Sailor's
Wife," capitally sung by Mr. Grant; reading--
King Henry . f Navarre." by the chairman, Ind
Which was well appreciated as it deserved; song,
Gov° my Love to MI at Home," very nicely sung by
Miss Way; song—" Nil Deeperandum," ably rendered
by Dr. McLean ; an amusing sing by Master Way
followed,c,tllod "The Naughty Little Boy ;" meg.-
" Millie Mai Isn,'. Miss Penny, who richly deserved
the anidause she obtained; recitation—" Bingen on
the 'thine," veiy nicely ald fluently recited by Miss
Churchill ; song—" Let me Dream Again," by Mies
Memo, who was heartily applauded ; song, "Tin and
Lyn," by Miss East ; this was very amusing and set:
everybody laughing, the chorus especially. The next
wa. &duet by Meshrs. %V. and J. Russell—" Lai bear 4
Watch Ahoy ;" after the clapping of hands and stamps
lug of feet were sufficient indtcstion of how well tdril
duet was rendered. Miss East next gave a brilliant
performatice oaths piano; song, " Warrior's Dream,"
by Mr. Beebey, 14th Regiment, sung with all his
accustomed anit it, and was well applauded lecitation
by Mies Scholar, thia was given very clearly and with
Deity of confidence, canned a eood deal of merriment,
and was deservedly •pplauded ; comic song—" Chas m-
ing Juliana," Mr. J. ttussell, the result being laughter
on every side. Dr. MuLean'a sons, "The Twine,"
was amusing, an I the doctor had to pay the penalty of
popularity, being called on for an encore, when he
gave " The Highland Lament." The National
Anthem brought a very happy and enjoyable evetling
to a close. As it is intended to continue the entertains
meats during the whole winter, anyone who would
kindly help would oblige by informing Mr. Rent, the
manager, who will be grateful for voluntary aid.
MILTON ABBAS.
THR %Verileyaris of this parish held a missionary
meeting on the sth of December. Mr, L. Rigss p -
sided, and gave a good opening speech, relative to the
grand scheme of universal redemption as the best gift
the world ever had, and coneununate in wisdom and
love, thus setting forth God's wisdom and love and
the whole work of the Trinity in Unity, in which
missionary societies' effort', as inetrnmentalities were
accepted by His condescension. Mr. J. W. Etarnett
then detailed the life and labours of the we Rev. John
Hunt, from a farmer's boy to collage, and Fiji Mimi
labour, and translation of the New Tewaas•-•-•
that language. dyi t Into
is Words being " Mission-
aries I Piloneries " mr. T. Ainsworth urged
the MS of God's Holy Word •, without which the
enterprise of missionaries would fail altogeth The
Rev. Doddrell set up the
clam. of missions..er
already established, and having no need of their de-
fence, but of continuance, and to do (his, 11 on,
secrets ies, and speakers alike aa
ect
as
people received Christ in their heart.
there be
to follow a wish to labour for Rilll---by W:'Uldy lure-
wise. The collection exceeded that ofrasa' bray
and
Miss Annie Whiff.', box contained gss 7d. beard"-
The juvenile offerings were to be added this
Appropriate hymns well sung media up oallentht
tnecting, closing with the benediction. - &a
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ON Tuesday, at the village Geo; ge Mason, the Rev.
who hal returned fromraama long period of
miesionary labour,
Roberti peeking gave • WWI% the Rev. Ricamd