The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-09-21 00:00:00

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UPWEY.

CONOLWATIONAL —TII-ANKIIOITIPIO. —On Wed-
neaday the iudependeut Dissenters of this village eels-
bratod thanksgiving for harvest Tea wee laid in Kr.
Gale's barn, near Westbrook-lodge, and also on the sward
outside. The barn was decorated with flowers, fruit
corn, and OlrilrgrOMS, and so many persons assembled
that the tea had to be made a second time, there being
about 900 or E. As quickly as possible the friends ad-
journed to the chapel to begin the public meeting, as Nome
had to leave by train. The pleas of worship was
trimmed with flowers, fruit, Ac., and among the
things hung up, were onions and carrots, for garden
produce is • great thing In IJpwey. The Rev. M. Butcher
presided, and in his remarks announced that it was in-
tended shortly to re-establish the Sunday school. The
meeting was partly an adjourned one from the last
recognition meeting, as that one was interfered with by
the rain. So the ministers gave a hearty welcome to the
Rev. M. Bctcher now. The Rev. T. Nears, Bev. E.
Bolton, and Rev. W. Lee is spoke. greeting and con-
gratulating Mr. Butcher, and remarking on the goodness
of God, alsosetting forth the analogies between the work
before Mr. Butcher and his people, and that connected
with the natural harvest, for God and man cooperate in
both.—Mia•Chipp played the harmonium and the choir
sang too or litres of Sankey's hymns. Many of the friends
were nimbi, at first to get into the chapel, as it was full;
but • nattier left by the trains, and the meeting was
afterwards continued till about nine o'clock. The teachers
of the Baptst Sunday school, Weymouth, had their picnic
at the tea, thniuiving friendly help to the little Indepen-
dent cause at Upwey.

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TRAIN OFT Till LINE AT UPWItY.
About 7 o'clock on Wednesday morning, news was
received In Weymouth that the line was blocked near
Littlemoor by a goods train haying partly run off the line.
The gangs if permanent way men were summoned to the
spot, and .t was found that the three o'clock goods train
from fiwindon which wee behind Its time, had approached
a part where the platelayers had got a rail and some
timbers up for repairs. Thu men had sent out their signal
man as usual'
, but it is supposed the driver of the geode
train wee unaMe to stop in time, as there is • sharp decline.
The engine, six trucks, a carriage, and break van, got off
the metals; hut part of the train did not leave the road.
The pemianent way staff at once set to work t• clear the
road ; hut the down line continued blocked till about the
middle of the day. Mr. Collett, our energetic statioo.
master at Weymouth at once took measures for the
conduct of the traffic between Weymouth and Dorchester,
on the up lino only, and this was very satisfactorily
accomplished, with very little delay to the traffic. We
have not heard of any damage to life, limb, or rolling
stock, end early In the aftermiou, the down line WWI clear.

WYKIS AMIS.
Tea vit.t.ang or, Writs was most pleasantly esi ited on
Tuesday morning last, for on that day the int•resting
event of a wedding from Colonel Swanield's took place.
The gallant Colonel and his lady and family are so
deservedly esteemed and beloved in the village, and in
fact for a long distauce around, that any event or which
they were concerned could not fail to be of the deepest
interest in the neighbourhood, awl this was intensified:l
the fact that the lady, who is a cousin of Col. Swalbel
has resided for some little time in the village, and (mei
respect awl esteem similar to that accorded to the other
members of the family. From the trees on each aide of
the approach to the church were hung festoons f flags,
said the church tower di.played its flag. nu path from
the churchyard gate to the porch was covered with
matting, I\lll,l thence to the inside of the church, crimson
cloth was laid down. The choir stalls ware adorned with
handsome bouquets of esters awl other flower s, set of
with ferns and evergreens, and in the chancel window
were plants in bloom, deeply bedded in green moss The
decorations in the church were arranged by Miss Indiana
Owen, sister of the bride, Miss Ommeney, and Mies
Benson. Outside the church • long double row of
villagers, with many girls among them, hued the path on
either side. At Colonel Swainish:l's residence there were
also hawlsome decorations; a large double garland of
'lowers hung over the gates, and on the lawn were gay
festoons and strings of flags, depending in all directions
from a tall mast erected in one of the knots'. These ttegs
had been put up by the gardener to the house, who is an
old coastguardsman. The entrance porch of Markham
House was most beautifully adorned with ferns. Plante
with clloured or graceful foliage, asters. •laiiliss,
geraniums, lilies, and- others, bedded in moss, and the
whole looked most attractive. The flowers had been sup-
plied by Mr. Christopher, of Upwey. Inside, the whole
household were in the full excitement of preparation, and
Mr. Sutton, the steward, who superintended the arrange-
inentik had a busy time. The Nide-elect was Miss Emily
Mary Owen, second daughter of the late Mr. Owen Owen,
of (sales Hill, near Leamington. Wanrickshire, and the
fortunate bridegroom was the ROY. Charles Albert Bragg.,
vicar of Thomcombe. The bridesmaids were Miss Owen,
sister of the bride, Miss Louisa Bragg° and Miss Lucy
Brag a, sisters of the bridegroom, Miss Ornmaney, Miss
Rose Dowding, and Miss August& Walker. These ladies
were attired in dresses of white, trimmed with Cambridge
blue muslin and Valenciennes, Charlotte Corday MPG and
veils of white tulle, with Cambridge blue, and pink
Japanese lilies, and each wore silver collar& and carried
bouquets, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride's dress
was elesrAntly made of rich white corded silk, trimmed
with orange blossoms and Brussels point ; her wreath of
orange blossoms and veil of tulle net. The bridegroom
was attended by the Rev. Mr. Courtenay, Mr. Harbert
Evans Mr. CS. Swaffield, Cant Bragge, Rev. Mr.li
and Mr. A. Swaiffeld. The carriages up increased
the number of spectators, who were pleased that the bride
wee favoured with beau llf al weather, for the sun shone
brightly out. The bridesmaids awaited in the church
porch the arrival of the Nide, and when she came.
and the whole party moved up the church aisle
It was confessed to be " • very pretty wedding.'
Mr. George Thorne, organist, played appropriate music
on the entry of the bridal party. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. C. P. Roberts, Incumbent of Peel.
Lancashire, assisted by the rector of the parish, the Rev.
H. C. Pigoix and the lady was given away by her brother,
Mr. Owen Owen. On the return from the church, Mr.
George Thorne played "The Wedding March." At the
house were displayed the bride's presents, which were
numerous and costly, among them being—From Mrs.
Owen, diamond and gold locket; Mrs- Owen. Pink and
white china tea and coffee service,. Mrs. Bragg., piano;.
Mr. Owen Owen, geld bracelet; Mr. W. Bragge, giver
coffee pot; Rev. 0. Egerton, silver tea Pot Mrs. Frgsrlons
silver sugar basin, tongs, and cream jug', Colonel and
Mrs. Swanleld, DT0141311 MiTTOT: Major and Mrs. Murray,
drawing-room clock in bronze;Mr. H. Evans, silver
candlesticks ; Rev. Paulet Comptou, letter weight; Capt.
and Mrs. Otway, oxydieed silver casket ; Mr. G. Swaflleld,
gold necklet' Miss Swefileld, pearl and turquoise ring
Mr. A. fiwafaeld, egg boiler ; Mr. and Mrs. O. F.. Baker,
gold bracelet, set with pearls and turquoises ; Mr. and
Mrs. Strachan„gold brooch ; the Master Strachansiiiolui:
satin sachet; Mies A. A. Walker, Worcester china rea
Miss Ouunaney, Vll.lO in Worcester china; Miss
Brame, candlesticks ormolu and turquoise; Mims Lucy
Bragge, chatelaine begs mounted In silver, Inkstand, brass
and oxydised silver; Rev. T. Bromley and Sunday school
teachers, biscuit drawer; Kra Newman, oak and silver
tea caddy: Mrs. Carter, salt cellars; Mrs. Yarrow, white
china birds and flower pot ; Colonel and Mrs Gramma ,
Carlton set' Mrs. Parry Jones. oxidized silver Pho
Mr. Parry Jones, oxydised silver candlesticks; Miss
Rokeby, Sevres cup and saucer ; Mr. and Mrs. Courteney
Lord, trasa in ormolu and silver; Mr. 0.3. Hoes, china
salts; Mrs. Ommaney, ormolu inkstand, pen Nee, and
paper knife ; Mrs. Forsyth, glove-hoz • Mies Powell Jona..
photo frame; Miss Seymour, photo. frame; the Misses
Adey, book-slide; Mrs. Dorm, white carved hookelide,
and white carved frame; Miss Ic. alarum ; Mrs. Fife,
watchetand ; Master and Miss Newman, oriental china
pots Mrs. Malan, Moulton handkerchief; Miss Haddon,
green satin hex; Mrs. Fethergill, worked bracket; Miss
Swaeleld, two brackets, Macraine lace; Mies H. Dowding.
a painting' Mrs. Dowding, two chine brackets ; Mrs. ehs
Rantsow, ivory awl silver card case: Rev. J. Mars
breakfast set ; Miss Bragg°, table and chair. Mae satin SI
ebony'
_Mies L Brugge, fender-stool; Captain and Mrs.
Willoughby, inkstand and candle,; Mrs. Powell, Japanese
cabinet, Rev. W. Adams, silver pencil-cans; Mr. 0. Owen,
Moonstone studs ;Dr. and Mrs. Hall, ivory hair brushes,
and hand mirror in case: the servants at Wyke House,
croon Lineue china vase ; Mr. and Mrs. Meaning,
niaiolicabracelet ; Mrs. Owen Pell, violet velvet work.case
Mrs. Jones, tea cosy ; Miss H. Dowding, anti-macasur ;
Mrs. Saunders, a book ; Mrs. Brodie, Life of Bishop
Pattison ; Mrs. .wart, silver locket ; Miss Fotherrtill, Pin-
cushion, and china desert service; Miss Lucy Bregge,
music canterlum ; Mks Owen, picture (runic., and two
glasses • Rev. C. P. and Mr.. Robert& two Dresden china
cand.aga ; Mrs. Brume, geld locket and ear-lines, pearl
and enamel ; Captafu Bragg% suite of bracelet, locket, and
...rings, tune enamel and pearl; Mrs. Campbell. silver
dessert ....nes and sugar sifter. An elegant luncheon was
provided by Mrs. Howe, of Dorchester. the bride-cake, an
elegant three-tier one being at the top of the table. Anions
the company were :—Mias 0. Owen and Mr. Courtney,
of Haw. vipirap, *Varwickahlre ; Captain Brume, Miss
Ornnianey, Miss Louisa Braa•k Mr. Evans, F Abbey ;
ord
Mm r Mosby, Miss Walker, Mimi Rose Dowding. Mr. Alfred
Rwanda, Mrs. Benson, Mrs. DakarMn.Mr. Saalfeld. Mies
Lucy Maitre. Mr. WiMuu Ms Otway, Captain
°away, Mu. Watley, MPesSi, Miss Brugge, Yrs.
Ouimaney lit. Tanana, Mrs. er, Major Warray, of
Combo Raleigh. near Wanton ; Mho S. wafairld. Mr. Owen,
Miss Helen Dowding. Mrs. Owen SwaMeld. Colonel
Swaffield. Mr. Owen, Rev. Mr. Roberte, and Mrs. Magee.
The bride and bridegroom left at two o'clock, to spend
weir honeymoon at Scottish lochs.
WIIII'YOLTTH.

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Cturviirt RIMOVID. —On Thuzsday morning acme of the
Maryetreet people were made curious by seeing a man In
chains taken through the streets in charge of the police.
it war avonvict removed from the Mimed Islands by
steampacket. lodged at Weymouth on Woducalaynigbi
aud went oil fur Milbank next day.
Mission oy Verret) Bagirmiev.—An Teal was
made in • quiet way on Monday evening in beh f of the
missions of the Moravian United Brethren. This humble
Continental Protestant church has for nearly a century
an.l a half &Jut out missionaries to tho heathen. and ha.
boon the means of achieving wonderful good with very
small outlay, the miesionarice being Nady to work and
support themselves when abroad. Prom Greenland to the
%Vest Indies inclusive are their coverts but their
operations are carried on without much show; they never
lack man, but want a little money am they are poor. A
swum was preached at Hope chapel by lb* Ray. W.
Mainfard, Ms misdeals, to I. Kitts, aid the magma.
Una was airly large•