The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1873-12-23 00:00:00

PRKPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS.

Despite the "bad those" of width everybody oom-
plans, the tradesmen of Dorchester, wile Ira faith ha
the sheering tadeenee of "the festive seams," have
largely provided the good Wags of life that al this time
go to make up the saga of gestrommas haggises' and
meal kindliness. The varies@ shops appear in they
gayest trim, with wiadows Ailed with geed things
ololosebly sdorued, eat nob stem of sweetens that
there seems ate roots for a thought of ewe or wrist;
while the throw of eustomers, as fletordey ispeol.n7.
seemed to flatmate—an& we sineereljt hope, halm%
truly—thal Christnim will be nowt t for's* by
thousands of fassilless, with troops of f de, sod that
the old-feeldeaed hearty seenimeet whlelt makes
Christmas particularly dear to ehildreo, will be main-
tained in this distrlet, with at least the usual unanimity.
May ell oar friends espy the glad time in unclouded
hapoiases and ; and may the peal influences
of the session Indus,* men oar enemies (whom we trust
and believe are very few in number) to regard our
shortooseinge and faults with and let us
sornmence the New Yew in brotherly love.
At Hr. H. Ling's, County House, there is oats ef the
largest and most varied assectrneate of fumy goods, &c.,
in the West of &gland, Ineluding very handsome
ladies' workboxes and musleal boxes combined, the
latter b.iirg set playing by amply lifting he clover;
also woi kb meg with magoidoent plate glue fittings,
some very nice vialtiog tard stands in gilt card boars,
a lot of tasteful German goods, bestitiftally got up
minors end pen knives, very otaap photo stands la
gilt, ivory, and velvet ; ladle, portmanteaus' watch-
stands and iokstaads, • large variety of glass goods is
letter weights thermoniets re, At., pianoforte candle-
sticke, letter Waning, revelviag cigar stand, biscuit
s, barrels, el. gent gilt mount i tills., very handsome
velvet vat:oleo with plate OM, f•onts ; very large
lot of Japanese and pa. Mr mailde articles, some nodal
leather geode, including handsome despatch boxes,
(at MI paces up to Sao guinea); hat4o-iu smelling
hot'ism, and • best of o'er things imitable for prevents,
which to enumerate would take up too much of our
„a.; tut most as a "as, mentioo that at Mr.
establishment may be sera souls very elegant
Church Services, Blble,, and Prayers, In the most
cholas bloillinge. Mr. Ling tam also some vtry good
things in Norden and Co's pencils, &a, and I magoild
ant lot of 0111711,10 grist., and here you may also flod a
large dlsplsy e gift and other books, Christmas cards,
so nt sachet., ho. . .

At Mr. J. RoamWs, bookseller and stationer, Rigla
E-st-street. I. displayed • vtry bias asaortment of
Irtnk and fanoy boxes, watobetsnds, !slim' !nether and
other begs, writing elm., Inkster le, albums and scrap
neok-,Ct rietrnas and New Years' went cords and eaohete,
it 1 and other rue may and pen holier., book-marks,
ka. ko., and a very bendsome lot of Chunk :Mrvio e,
tibias, prayers, Ito, with * variety of gift and Other
bOOkt, to wl,Mh be respectively solicits an lospeetiou.
We must not forget to mention that Mr. Russell bee
pat remised • consignment of chrocuo-litbagraphs and
G rmsa prints.
M. J. Toeter, Ccnn%lll, exhibits a large stook of ume
tot t•oolt., chromes, a display of Christmas etattonery,
ha.

At Mr. 3. F. Ilsariates, on Corshill, there is as
immense dlepley of useful and ornamental goods
so tab!e for Christotm and New Year's presents. F
youn,t folks there are workboxes, writing cease, sod
fancy goods, whilst for tam more &demigod in years,
some very Dim artidet for comfort and luxury are
(tippler d. Those persons who have • few spare hours
on timid, sad wish to combine profit with pleasure, will
do well to visit Mr. Haenah's and purchase oome of hie
new cl. signs and materiels for fret matting. At this
establishment there is everything that out be cleared In
fees, 'ablest and other articles, as well as the best
design@ sad styles in furnishing and upbolitery,
Mies A. N. Gregory, at her Berlin wool, arid toy and
tansy risiodtory, has &value's', disF lay of pretty things for
pretty childres, end useful things for useful "miss..."
In wool work the latter may God plenty of patterns sod
d signs, and • Me selection of wools, whilst Is the
show-rouses set some very handsome week, glove, and
other boxes ; jewel oases, ladles' Balm biskets for
needlework, Ike. Hare there is also an endless display
of wean' sod ornamental articlee—lnoluding carved
Swiss goods. Joltiness fans, tops, ho., and for the
"title folks" there sr• some very 'tandems dolls,
magnificent dolls bowies and furniture also mechimitel
toys of every kind, ineludiog a "real /Maltese poodle r
which walks shout tha ro In at pleasure; • " bold miler
boy" who being "wound up. plonghe the "briny deep"
with rersarkehle rapidly; • "good little boy" with •
very urge hoop rooms about the room, whilst "Punch"
takes the tibiae out of ear young men by the remark-
able speed at whleh he travels on his valosipic, with
essay others. Besides LIR these there we such immense
stores of Christmas tree ornaments and toys that Were
one one to begin enemaraUng we should have • coenobite
mitalosue of names. All who wish to amuse th”lr
children will do well to take them to Mum Gregory'.,
who will be very pleased to show sad sell them her
stook.

- At Mrs. Howell, Cernhal, are Imamate storm of MI
the favourite Christmas eoehetiosery, and many else
things la boa bons, soesque, baskets of flowers and
sryetallsed, dessert, and other fruits; bale (eel hoods)
full of nonsense, musical sad library easacinee, and •
very haodoo.. dloplay ad Christmas taw oradosats.
At Kr. Woolstoo's, csoofectioesr, and toy sad &soy
repository, you may obtain elegant Chriatmos and
tcoUth mites, and other cesterniosiery. In the ter
do i artio.l la • large variety of 'Aloha. Real Melila
A D good., Japanese and papier resolute artiolm, l
spss goods, also • good sasortment of dolls, dolls houses,
rooklag horses, seehanical toys, is., in fast evarything
end anything that "Little !elks " can desire.
Mr. J. Robin/pea Um Mode Saloon, Dorshester, has
is ask • misty of Chrktmaa mask, and a large stook
of roadeal lostruments from. 61. whistl, pip. to •
sherd/ organ, besides • display of fancy osr,.d goods,
Christmas card. sachets, Ate

At Mr. G. Penney'. Curiosity Slop," In Smith
Street, hi a rare oo 'motion ef antique' and arUclee of
vertu., whieh must he impeotod to be appreciated.
Haviog noticed the "boot' thlogs we must now
come to the 111090 " substantial " portion of the
Christmas cheer. The grooere slop windows show the
venal stook of good thing. for endless plum puddings,
tarts, ka., obilat the old folks "its recorded in large
Agues that they can enjoy o " Mee cup of tea "for a
very small outlay. tint In High last-street we
noticed the establishment of Messrs. Style, Jaasee, and
Co., whose window is very nicely decorated; and pa...ing
up the street Mrs. Crook exbiblta • choice la of grapes,
peangee, &s, ado little farther on the oppwite is Mr.
0 Famous, who aanounoos in bold type that " duet
Vslei.ciaa," are only whilet be also display
• choler anortment of Chria.mas fruit.. Opposite is the
well.keown establishment of Me•srs. Inter and CO, IN hllit
edj iniog is Mr. Warren, all havitig their Christmas
prelim.... Passing on to Gerold.i we notice tbe Tumid-
icent ,tlaplay of "good things" it Mu.. Last's, where
• mey obt.ln everything necessary Cs spending
Merry Christmas,' as Mn. Last, In addition to her
grocery store., is agent for the well-known Gilbq's
wines and spirit.. In High West-street, Mr. Templeman
displays 'stook of freits, ko., and everywhere we are
reminded that the "festive Beason," wham all hearts are
happy, and most families meet together for leterollange
of friendly greetings, is fast approaohing.
The butee,er, made an especially tine display. At
Mr. J. rade', is the msrket-horle, wore three
splendid beaats grazed by Mr. J. C. Foot, of Beaulieu
Wood, purehemed at Mr. firm .n 'a's Chr•traas 'tie ; a
handsome bullock bro.! by Mr. Warren, which took first
prize at the Sturminster show, purehand at Mr. T.
Rotor • Chriitorm WI • three capital beast. bought at
Mr. T. S. Moreau'. Chriatuim sale, and gra...cl by Mr.
Chick, of Com, ; also two grand animals grazed by
Mr. Croad, of &id/water, purchased at Mr. T. Imam •
Christens+. s•lr. In Mutton Mr. Fudge bad • See
'sumer sras d by, aed purchased of Mr. 8.5./Ike/ideas,
f Frampton Court ;. aye extreordiesry sheep put.
abased of Sir John Miahel, H. 0.8. • also several
=id +Obits pmishased a. MA Bass,'. Cirivirea

Mk J. Loeb bad five beldsee pad • Umbers.
Perk two, by Mr. Pots' ; • pare bred Devoe ow
grimed by Mr. W. Waite, 01 Littl.wood, • very tine on
grazed by Mr. Dread, and purobased at Mr. K .sore
ltepeeitory ; • rare holier gravid by Mr. Fu ,t, of
Beaulieu Wood, Lad tits beet sold at Mr. 13) wands('
Christina/1 aide. In sheep were on sae some spleodid
cid Down mutton and • Genital Dartmoor sheep
grazed by Mr. B. B. Sheridan, also three or four pretty
Portland weiberk sod come very nice limb and veal.
Me. Cecil con of High East-etrest, displayed • large
rpnwrity of wall greed beef aid mutton, stall
quantity of line pigs the atop was moot tastefully
&swat.% and was mach eilmorod.
Mrs. Wareuri, of Cbarmluener, in the Market hoots,
had »me splendid bald, a bettor erased DJ boreal
beim' the finest *almai la the Marks& Bite ales bed
several others grimed by Mr. Groves, of &mood, sad
some capital mutton.
Ur. Trenobard, of /Wombat. Waited some splendid
beef bud mutton, as did Mao Mr. Wightman.
Mr. Heyward also showed some capital beef and
mutton, sad gorse very Bite turkeys.
Mr. Walden, of Came Dairy, had • aplendid show of
dairy fed pork, in 011 49 animals. 36 of these wars his
own breeding (several of wilt& had %ekes prism), eight
were bied by Mr. H. Roper, of Nottlugtou, au t three
by Mr. fisioWay I, of Piddletrentkide, wiAlat • v..ry
he») one we. Bud by Mr. Job. Mayo, of Poe/ell. Hs
also bad • fine show of ales »rod hams and baeon, and
Lb. novel spentaele of • whole p g salied and smoked ;
this was greatly admired. Mr. Walsen's shop was very
Wooly decorated, over the front being the words
"Dairy Fed Pork," worked au • white ground with
holly Warm and berries, and in the window were two
speciroeus of ertirtle work, by Mr. Woolston, of
Mr. J. B. Groves, le Morth-rquare, had a capital
lot of well fad pip, and a quantity of excollent
boa, whilst Mr. Minoan, of High gast-strout,
mAntsiced his »potation as a vendor of prune
pork, and Mr. J. Warren, had about 14 very mee
animals on sale, on*, about seven mouths old, Wog
muiei srlailraL

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Mr. Phelps, pork butcher, hod about two d.ten
aapital pigs, lealudlng one bred by Mr. Burl. of
/Wool. ham ; lu, by Mr. Gridlo, of Corsoombe ; seven
he Mr. Marsh, of Up-Loden; and six by Mr. S.
Banswys, of Piddletrenttide.
Al Mr. Millis poultry estahlithmsat, was an imuasuse
show of turkeys, geese, fowls, ducks, Ica
In the poaltry Mark" Mr. Gregory had mote very
floe goose sod turkeys.
In tbe fruit and vegetable couket IWO intrnsase
quantities of every Mad of fruit of tits seams, with an
abundauos of holly, Ise., and altopttbet on &itu.day
morning our town enkiklted quite an animated