The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-09-07 00:00:00

WEYMOUTH„

CMCUlrr.—Weemehith Athletes v. 3firk arigeade Dspete.
This match was played on Wehineeday last, when the
Aweses won on each innings, their numbers being 01 and
Si. and the 39th scoring 99 and 13. Mr. Clark made mi.
45.. Ste. roe she Asktutain and Mr. Hardy 22 for the
39th.
ATHLETIC CRICKET Cten.—A meeting of the club was
held on Wednesday evening hat, at the cricket field, to
elect honorary secretary, in the place of Mr. l'earce, who
has resigned through being unable to give the time that
that the office demands. Several names were mentioned,
but the choice fell upon Mr. B. Soy r, and no have no
doubt his business abilities will advance the intermits of
the club. A vote of thanks for past services was heartily
given to Mr. Pearce.
THE LATE WESLEYAN BAZAAR.—The results of this
bazaar, got UP to clear off • debt of 1:115. were most
gratifying. The bazaar proper realised lee, and there are
articles left on hand, reserved for future sales. The
Babecriptions amounted to about 010, including a very
handsome present of I.''Z from Mr. H. Edwards, M.P. So
the debt was cleared off, and a small balance left to divide
amongst the saris, truets—a result meet gratifying to the
ladles and other f ri,•,..1. who worked as, well.
BESZOLINE Act: I,ider. —On Wednesday night Miss
Creech, of St. Allgthe-street, had the misfortune to over-
act a benzoline lamp in her bedroom through striking the
table with her chair. The oil ran widely, flaming over
everything it touched ; but Mrs. Creech, a very old lady,
had the prenence of mind to throw • carpet round the
burning material, while her daughter ran downstairs.
Some young men came up and put out the remainder of
the fire. In the excitement some fellows were charged
with stealing cigars out of Mr. 'reech's shop.
GALLANT RESCUE lie • 110Y.—Alintit Seviall o'clock on
Monday night, two children named William Walker and
William 110 Wring were playing near the higher timber
pound, which is constantly submerged, when they both
fell into the water. nay would have been drowned had
not Edward Itavidge, a lad, beard their cries, ran, jumped
in and pulled out Walker. Bowring had sunk under the
timbers, and was very nearly gone, but Davide° managed
to pull him out also, got them on the top of the timbers,
and thence on to the Quay. The boy Devidge for his
trouble got thoroughly drenched.
FuSERAL Or AN oonveLww.—On Monday afternoon the
Mortal remains of Mr. John Bowring were interred at
Wyke churchyard. llie deceased was a member of the
Loyal Excelsior Lodge of thldfellows, MU., and he was
followed to the grave hy • large number of the brethren el
the Order. Mr. Thiseltou, the secretary of the lodge, was
present, and Mr. Stuyth, of the United lirothers lodge,
read the funeral service of the Order after the beautiful
service of the Church hd England had been read by the
lime. 11 C. Pureu. Baena having the grave each brother
present threw a sprig if thyme on the coffin, ma a mark of
esteem. The whole service was very impressive. Mr. If.
Drew had the management hd the funeral.
&WWI AT VIZ tjULINII HOTEL. —On Thursday evening
last the wheelchairmen and boatmen were entertained at
the Queen's Hotel by the kindness of Mrs. Wilson, a lady
who has often extended such kindness to the wheelchair-
men. About 70 were preceut. and Host Cook provided a
whits] supper which pleased and satiolled all. Mrs.
Wilson had also given orders for a round of grog', and the
" Donor of the feast" was most heartily received and
cheered. We ought to say that Mr. Cook preeided with
his accustomed geniality, the vice-chair being tilled by
Mr. T. Loge; Mr. I'. 'Jaime, Mr. Coe, and Mr. 11. Hay-
man were among the invited guests. After the removal
of the cloth the usual toasts were received with the
custotuary honours The company separated about twelve
o'clock, having thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
WITSIOETII AND I'intTLAND HAILWAT.—Tbe half-yearly
general meeting of the Company was held on Thursday at
the offices, Great George-street, Westminster, Mr. J. It.
Mills, the chairman, presiding. The report stated that
there was an available balance of Ll,llOl, out of which the
directors recommended that a dividend for the half year
at the rate of T. 4 7s. 411. per cent. per annum be declared.
This dividend would a 11111 l int to 1;1.011, leaving a balance
111113 to be carried forward to the next half-year. The
carital account stated that the total amount expended to
the 30th louse twit was 1:100,0110. The revenue account
statist that the total remipts in the half-year had been
.i." 2,517 including the balance of L. 17 frem the last half-
par. —The Chairman formally moved the adoption of the
report stud amountr, which wad carried unanimously, and
the I.nel:oiling* then ter! tt itt ated.
Escarg OF A WEVIIIOUTII MAN.—Mr. William Hall, a
native of Wry hi, owl whose parents redact here, was
steward on beard the Aurora, lately burnt in the Bay of
Biscay. The Aurora wart a fine clipper of the Anderson
passenger line between London and Adelaide. She was
about 2(01) tons register, and had unly made one passage
out When on her return ',image with a cargo of
Australian wool, dn., the wool,' seems to have heated and
spontaneously taken lire. It roust have been anouldering
for souse days, but on the llith it watt discovered, and
means were ahloyted which the crew thought hail put it
out. On the 1. di It burst hip again, and the hatchway
was In llamas. Providentially a brig approached the
burning vessel, and to her the passengers were transferral
In the boats, the crew remaining tall all the passengers
had gone. II) this time the tire had so gained on the
ship that the iron inainneat had fallen • the boats could
not come close, and the crew had to owito to the boats.
The weather was rough, but so orderly and systematic
were the efforts that not a Man was lost out of 149, pas-
sengers and crew, tin board they had rather short
allowance, two biscuite and a hiusu t of water per day, but
were landed safely at Liverpool on the =el. Mr. Hall
hams now retuned hem°.
WEYMOUTH MIDDLE fiCllOOl--In addition to the
successes recently announced as gained by pupils of the
school the ("Moving havh• just been published:—" At the
Salisbury Centre of the Oxford Local Examination the
turd plan: among the mniers was taken Ihy It, J. Glaze.
brook, who passed in Divinity, languages, and niathe-
niatics ; gained first class hennurs in English (there were
out of 313 gurcemful catelidateat who did so), second
class honour,' in physics and sssssnie, and second class
honours In the general list. Penney also paused the
junior examination in Diviiiity, English, Latin, and
French." Theou were the only two candidates sent in
front this school, no the buys are preparing for the Cann
!wage Local Examination. Wo believe Weysnouth is to
be a metre this year leth for ley* and girls. An influen-
tial con tttt ittee has been formed for the purpose of carrying
out this object. Mrs. 1 !naves has kindly consented to
act as secretary for the girls and the liev. J. Miller for the
1.)... It is V1N111...1 lii utter yds.,a to the candidates who
distinguish thetthselvea Further particulars will dewily
be announced. All communications should he a•ldreased
to the respective accretarim. Applications for admission
to the examination can he received not later than October
10th.
Ikhrochoi Pern Sassie,s, Twalay.—Badore the Mayor (Mr.
(.1. H. Weldon!), Mr it. Ilepkins, Mr James )filledge, and Mr T.
Abbott.
Geo, Jr Ihri u 1 i.• *IS SUmilsoneel for indecent exposure In
the Chickervitrod.
Mr !toward appeared for Mr Bolt, the complainant, and Mr
limn° for deloolmt.
Mr A. nen, who has a slaughterhouse abutting on a street
leading up to the Railway Arch, WWI standing I,i this street
about six o'clock In the etening, mai a lot of children airs
around, am • tilt I I grecn gnmettl, newly termed by the
Corperatien, end en which the children played. Defendant
went by, using epithets towards complainant, and went into
the publiehouse. Ile came out and cooducted hilsssoM
Indecently.
Croseemtninod This was • yard or two from the meter of
the public-house. Did not bear any animosity towards
Herrlihge hot had Nee, he should think, the host Mond he
heal. " herndge and Co. " hail hail a dispute with him about
Isle (cotnpliallunit's) cattle ism) Mg on the fine. Had to thank
Mr Hanna for that ; hut he couldn't beat hism
Mr Menne: It is net id or yet.
WitF
:lied written to the Railway Compaey abnut
Aiwa, Deo no . ttttt ontv .suat Handy,. Coukl live
above little animosity Sir 'home showed. From professional
men they expected genteel omiluct.
Mr lianas: But not from hub:hers.
Mr. Bolt : A butcher Is a respectable man, as much as some
attorneys.
Iterommined : Hal no aninewity artist Morello, and only
gave evidence en puldic grenade. 1 full of boor,
Frederick Stephens, in 11r Boles employ, corroborated, and
aki his ohm childna were there.
Mr Hanne mid that Mr Bolt leul instituted these proceedings
from beginning to and, and the Superintendent had nothing to
do with them stall: he had due it fries a vindictive st,irit
toward/ Herridge. and thh•t from a public spirit at all Mr Bolt,
who woulil almost make them Iwlteve he was • public ininvector
of nuisances, institutol the preweedings from a nasty spirit
towards Ilerrider.
Fined 15e, Including oets, or seven ilav' hanl labour.
Thomas Carrell was Illtunioned fur furiously driving, by
Mr Bolt.
Mr llowanl maid there was Indeed seine 111-loellog by the
defendant %mien Mr Bo t, but Mr Bolt tiel.l himself on..
iiletely above It; be held himself above all these little spleens.
Mr Bolt had sin desire to prase for • Of•MiCtit)•, end if, after the
Bauch had heard the fee., they eionklend • caution would
Meet the cue, he would be perfectly satisfied. Mr Bolt had
gone to the Superintendent of Pollee, and told him the facts
the could prove, and the Superintendent said It Mal • proper
Mr Bolt, said ell Wednesday itStb, about four eclock, he was
riding over to the Slaughterhouse, at • slow lace, by Weston's
cottages He saw • horse and coal dray being driven at • lull
gene, down an incline, the man thrashine it with his whip all
the time. If the home had been his (Mr. Bolt's) be would
have wit the driver for three months to Dorchester. Had he
been • little further on, he could not have got out of the way;
" neither hone, man woman, nor child, at nor deg, no bird,
no living have got out of the way.
Crum-examined : • Was hi sight of the cart, in the public
mad, wider Wasson cottages, elose to the slaughterhouse
b•ftellant was dahlia a vary iniod hones about 15.2., and the
berm was ffoing about 12 mike an hour, as far as he could tell.
Ti, Kr Mantis: Have tem ever ridden with blurt—Nu, 1 have
not had that gemeure.
He'd take you ni, n.antol. Might have told people
that Henidge hail toll i'areoll 1., drite at this rats pant Ilia
platy Could net tell the taine of the lions whether it was
worth SS or CIO.
lir Ilanise Ile has Pat snore It WWI good &h.e
ma in a carriaee, and now lie deus net knee the vain,
Mr Iket : How do I know WrOW (1.111 i Judge
yof Yee hiLl"er e""l—(uittliter). 1 onl hok hat lon tt easy
atom oil a.
&epees corroborated his master, and sail Carroll could rasa
have stopped ; he came dowa lii on the
bad the rattle hthe-mile off. There were
ere'soteapernttit Couldrroad • but thrroll did not kill any. He ism going about five or
NIX TAWS.. beer. and if children lad been i the y they
would have lumen knotted down • but then "
day. ahead net think the h. mid gis were
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miles en hone, with that dra II
e Wm"' st the role '4 It; ; .t might of 10011 f••••
burry to get to the graihousa