The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1874-08-04 00:00:00

EIWANAGIL

SCNDAT SCHOOL THSAT. —On Thumlig the l'singregg.
lions! and Wesleyan Sunday 'CAHN& of is place, united
together and went for a treat to liodlingstone, a Held being
kindly lent for the occasion by Mr. Meikle. who alo
provided water, ec. The children, numbering over 300,
met at their respective school-, at half-past one o'clock.
when seventeen wnirirOnSi nicely decorated with ever-
green, tr., aim horses with hells being in attend-
allay -a proreudon was speedily formed, and headed by
bras hand, under the leadership of Mr. J. flay som
t.oared on down the II igh-etreet Arriving at the Royal ,
victoria Hotel, the children sang one of their mini revery
very nicely. They then proceeded to Godling.tone,
Th—io— a eery enjoyable time wail spent. Games of cricket,

athletic sports, racing. &c.. were indulged in by children.
teach..r-, and visitors, to the great delight of the children
.Npecially, most of whom were able to carry home some
trophy of succeis. Over Impu children and adults sat down
In tea. At eight o'clock the field was quitted ; three cheers
beIII. heartily given to Mr. Meikle for his irreat kindness.
The return hone was luiekly performed. Swanson being
reached ikdore nine "clock, ellen all separatei to their
respevtive homes. The I lay was glonouslY line, itnd
p.,thing happeu.l to mar the promodings. Great credit
is duo t the band, who performed woe selections of
music at intervals, their senioes being given for the
occasion.

LYTOMMT-XINSTER.
NATIONAL Sriloot. -The annual exaulination of this
school took place on Tue+any last, when about 170 children
were present. Out of this number 100 were selected for
examination, and we believe when the report is received
from the E.-titration Departnient, that the results will be
highly sataactory. From the manager's return it appears
the annual average has been 130 mminst 112 for laid year,
anil tho ex ',owlet of numagement, including Ca paid
for onLargetuent of the main budding, has been rather over
DM/.

Pao z N TTT lON —A splendid eloctro-plated biscuit box
bus iust been prsmented to the Rev. T. Bishop, Wcsleyau
Minister of this place, who is leaving this circuit, by his
friends at Monica, amongst whom his labours have been
highly appreciated. The biscuit box, which was supplied
by Messrs. Prininvesi Brothers. of Poole, bore thefollowing
in‘cription :—" Presented to the Rev. T. Bishop, by his
Bionic,' friends, in cordial revuouthronoe of his labours
amongst them, :lUt.h July, 1/41."

1 BLA.DTDFORD.
THROUGH the kindness of Mr. J. Tyrrel, the children
. initiate, of the Blandfonl Union House had a day by the
seaside at Bournemouth, on Monday last, having been
!driven down in Ilaniniond's break.
ACCIDENTS. —OR Friday Israel Ames. in the employ of
• Mr. J. J. Farquharson, wss felling trees on Race Down,
! when a large piece of timber knocked him down and
fractured both legs just above the knee. He is under the
care of Pr. DanielL—On Friday night a inan named
Isaacs, dris in- a cart loot of pigs from Marnhull to
Poole. dipporeff going down a hill near Durweston, and
' the wheel puling over him broke an arm and lacerated
one of his hands. He came to Blandford fur medical help.
—On Satunlay John Holliday, ricking peas near Shaftes-
bury.lane, slipped from the ladder and fell fracturing one
of ms thighs.
! NATIONAL SCHOOL TM:XT.—The children attending
these schools had their annual treat on Wednesday last.
Meeting at the schoolroom, they proceeded through the
stnwts to Viscount Portman's park, the little ones being
conveyed in carriages, and enjoyed themselves with the
umal feasting, games, dm. A special feature of the day
, was a cottage garden show, originated by Mr. John
, burden, the competition being restricted to the parents
of children attending the schools and the juveniles theni-
, selves. It was a great success, and very many visitors
, were attracted by it. Prizes wcre awarded as follows :
Cut dowers —lst, Tom Joiner; bid, Annie llelinoth ; 3rd.
! Mark Hawes. Ornamental basket of tlowers—lst, F.
Watts; 2nil, 11. Ridout ; 3rd, Jane Horlock. Specimen
! Plant —lst, W. Bartlett; 2nil, If. Batt. Light fuchsia—
! bit Rowe Melmoth ; bid, Jane Shepherd. Dark fuchsia—
Lit, Annie Melmoth ; 2nd, F. Watts. Collection of
vegetables -lot, It. Gulliver ; 2nd, W. Blanchard; 3rd,
W. Monkton. Potatoes, white kidney—lit, Albert
Andrews; 2nd, H. Collins. Kidney, other sorta—lst,
George Cross; 2nd, Annie Mehuoth ilrd, Mark Hawes.
Vegetable marrow—lst, A. Andrews; 2nd, 1. Watts.
Peas—lst, A. Lock ; 2nd, J. Dunford. Cabbage—lst, A.
Collins :2nd, S. Foote. Beans, scarlet runners—let, John
Garrett; dwarf —lst, F. Cuff. Carrots—J. Sargent.
Onions—let, F. Legg ; 2nd, F. Gulliver ; 3rd, A. Mehnoth.
Many other prizes were given 114 extrui for all kinds of
vegetables. There were also balloon ascents. under the
management of Mr. Graves. and it was • thoroughly
successful day.

BIGAMY . —At the Police I[7cTui7t TuTidc;May henry JllllllO4
Cut, &painter of Bourneinouth. was charged with unlaw-
fully taking to wife Eliza Stook, his wife Elizabeth Cuff
being alive at the time. It appeared from the evidence
that the prisoner was married at Witubornis to Ms first wife
some years ago, and that she is now living in Wales. In May
of the present year he was married at Christchurch to his
second wife. —The prisoner pleaded not guilty, and was
committed for trial.