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The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-19

Vampobtrc.

A NEW Rstims,.—The works of the Swindon, Marl-
borough, and Audovor Sailway wore coinmonood on
Wednesday morning. By this line Gloucester, South
Wales, and all the ilistrirte served by tho Great Western
Railway to the northwest of Swindon. will be brought
into direct connection with Southampton.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-19

vrAILEFLA.X.
Luiovazia FIIIIIIID SOCIITT.-413e aunty. moth:A and
dinner will take place On Wedneedor next.

SAX? STONE,
HARVZST TIONKSPIVI7I,I Shawn. were held in this
church on Sunday. September, 19th. The ellurai era.
very prettily deg:added with r4lll, fruit. and dowers. by
U's . Hodgson awl other ladlea. The collections, which
amounted to Xi 14., were devoted to the funds of the
Dorset County Hospital. On Monday, September Islith,
the children attending, the week-day and Sunday school,,
to the number of 1911, had their annual treat, which was
given by Captain and Mrs. Fyler. The children teserulded
at the Rectory, where they received their tanners, end— ,
followed by the infante in the wagir'n—mar'hed oil t°
Heffieton House, where they were met by the Wool Band.
Soon after their arrival they partook a a plentiful teas
after which they dispersed, and various games were
thoroughly enjoyed, especially the foot awl donkey racing.
The old people of the cills„^e and the members of the
church choir was also regaled with tea awl rake at the
house. There was a numerous rathering of the neighissur•
ing gentry— abut Soloing present—amongst whole may
be mentioned—The Earl and Countess of Eldon. Lady
Selina and Mrs. Bond Rev, and Mrs. J. Fyler, Mrs.
Ferrer, Mr. Oliver FLTer, 'the Rev. 0. .t. and Mrs.
Hodgson, Mr. C. Rielclyffe, Mr. .1. Well. and the Misses
Weld. the Misses Stuniy, the Rev. J. Dobie, itc. At the
di se, prizes were distributed by Mrs. liodgeon to those
chiluren vho were presented at the last examination held
in July 1 y 11. M. I r..pector, the Rev. W. F. TreFarthen,
assisted by Mr. %wren. An 4 here we may mention that
the result of thst examiostion was yay satisfactory The
reparta were as foU,s :—" Bout London.,o I her
work in a diligent awl satisfactory unuiner." "The Selma
Is in an efficient atate. The needlework shown to um was
exceedingly good and deserves special commendation."

SWAN/IGS.
Du. J. Dra. morn: is appointed medical °nicer to the
Local Board of Health.
TH6 Heather Bell steamer is lai.lun for the winter. and
the Lothair, a smaller craft, plies in her shad.
:Lir warming of the Mowkm Ingtitute ig exercising the
minds 41.1*:.onauittee. • cusl.buming store end a gas
steins both Aging. :t 13 czygeste..l to try hot water appar-
atus.

zirrniorroir.
L4IIOrIZRB. 1121T1'w —A meeti4, in emmeruon
the 'National Agricultural Labourers Union, was beM
the Primitive chapel on Monday laet. when an whlrswi
given by Mr. H. Mayer. district eccretary. Three joined
at the Claala

BHSRBORIFIL
AcItIet:LTVILIL Sot:firm—The annual show will he held
on the lad j Vecenther, and Mr. H. H. Stud. /LE. has
consented to P_TV6I4I,I 04 the occasion.
PRONSED NEW Tows requisition. very
numerously signal, has been presented to OA stewed...ls of
the Liberty requesting them to convene • public Meeting
for the purpose of taking into consideration the desir-
ability of -buildiage new Town Hall. In accordance with
the request a public meeting has been called.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-19

?itiltobire.

PRINCII LgoPoLD i, WILTSHIRE —lnc Devises Casette
states that hls Royal Highness Prince Leopold arrived at
Codford Station on Tuesday evening of last week by the
7.5 train from Salisbury. As the distance from the station
to Boyton-house is three miles by road, but by foot path
only half • tulle, the Prince had determined to walk, and
a procession was formed at the station, about 8.31.1, with
torches, to receive him. His reception was most enthusi-
astic, and conducted by Mr. R. It. Collins, C. 8., and
guided by the torchlight he proceeded through dark lanes,
over bridges and foot-paths, to Boytowhouse, which he
reached about nine o'clock, the bells of the church, which
Ii C 1,40 to the house, pealing out right Joyously. The
whole scene, as the torches Bashed their lights on the river,
trees, awl crowds of people, wee very striking.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-19

60uss. OF SOAP FOR A SHILLING.
HOUSEKEEPERS can make their own
SOAP for a Farthing a Pound --6011ia. in two
hours, or half the quantity at half the cost, by using
the great
AMERICAN POTASH BALL,

Or Concentrated Lye. This article is in common use
in America. Full directions with each ball. Ask
your Grocer for it Manufactured by Tin AIIIIICLS
COICPV.II, 18, 17, 18, and 19, Bridgewater Gardena,
Barbican, London, E.C.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-19

MATRIMONIAL HOAX IN BOLTON.

Not very many days ago an advertisement appeared in
a Manchester paper purporting to emanate trout a young
gentlemen desinng the joys of connubial felicity. The
advertisement caught the eye of a few lively young gentle-
men, who enterl into a correspondence with the
advertiser. and the result was that • meeting was ap"pointed
at the Ti:inity-street railway station. The aid of a puns
woman; or rather a young Ulan admirably "got up as •
young woman for the occasion, was obtained. he assuming
the part of the lady who hail become presumably ena-
moured of the uzatrimenially-minded young gentleman.
The 7.20 train from Victoria station, Manchester, arriving
at Bolton !47.5i3 on Wednesday
.evvritim, iFotig,itt with it

a certain Mr. Thompson, who had deZrilied'himoell in
the correspondence es of Yorkatreet. higher Broughton,
and he was stweililY recognised by the muffing voting lady
awaiting his arrival. Not doubting the Inma Ad, of the
fair one, who had kept her engagement. he accepted her
guidance, and she led the way—to the Swan Hotel. Brad-
ohaweate, and, cautiously following her oteps into the
yard he suddenly found himself in the company
of a number of young gentlemen, whose atten-
tions were painfully familiar? awl wholly beyond his
powers to dispense with. With lighted wax candles in
their hands they surrounded the entrapped wife-wooer,
and conducted him into the dining-room, of the hotel.
There the antembly 114+01111.i a grave aspect ; a member of
a very useful and honourable profesioion was elected judge,
and speedily volunteers enough GUM fOrWarli to conoti into
• jury. The oerio-comic, solemnly-boistentuo, alternately
grave and gay mock trial began by the reaßng of the
correiumielence, which constituted the evidence It was ,
found that the pseudo-defendant at the lair had repre- 1
sented himself as earning nit) a year, as being of a nict,t
affectionate dispoeition, and conoidered by his friends to
be uncommonly good looking. In defence, the young man
pleaded that he hit I only been practising is joke. A venlict
of "guilty- was brought in, and he wan stnitenent by the
judge to pay "glasses round." The defendant protes•al
bin inability. Oue of the jury, well accustomed to "play"
in comic tragedies, mustaine,l the judge's deciti al by an
eloquent speech. It was clear, however, that Lothario
was not a man of meano, and the 15s. for elastics all round
was not forthcoming. A certain unmentionable utensil
tilled with flour, and the supply of rotten eggs usual on
ouch occasiono, were at hand. Eventually their victim
left his top coat In pawn for the money, elapses round
were nipple:4, and he left Bolton is sadder mau, and it is
to be hoped a wiser. We may add that communications
had been received from about a dozen other seekers of
connubial bliss, but thc expericnce f Ovar less fortunate
Mother heti, of course, been the means of oparing them an
exposure more umuoing to the perpetrators of the hoax
than agreeable to the subject of their joking.—Bvinas
Journal.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-19

LATEST NEWS.

REVIEW OF THE CORN TRADE. •
There has been more firmness in Use grain trade, snd an
advance of la. per quarter has been d for fine samples
of wheat, both English and foreign. The market, how-
ever, is getting quiet ; but it can hardly be expected that
that this quiescent state will long continue.
The weather has blown much colder lately. and WI the
prospect of a contraction of our foreign neeluts is more
appuent., iso will the desire to withhold 'root increase.
runuer* deliveries have continued verylinitlid. and much
liclow an average seaxon, and we need not lo3k for any
inumentation just at present.
Wealthy growers will undoubtedly refrain trim supply-
inA the markets with any liberality, in the b Ale( that a
mui:h more remunerative rvturu will be obtli nod in the

wring.
The quantity of wheat now afloat to us from all parta
ostimausl al, 1,150.000 qrs.. or about 340,000 qrs. moro
than last year.
As regards the Immediate future. there is every indica-
tion that quotations will keep steady, having at the same
ti.llo a tendency to advance.
Oats have risen sixpence. Other kinds of spring cern
have been firm.

MARK iETiiis DAY.
Wheat closed firmly. Fine samples dearer. Oats sixpence
higher on the week. Barley steady. Maize, beans, and
peas firm Flour steady ; American barrels rather dearer.
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METROPOLITAN CATTLE.—TaIe DAY.
About 1,700 beads, including about 3,000 foreign. Trade
fir.ll. at It ltd. to 7s. fkl. Calves sold at ts. lid. to Be. 41.
Figs made 4s. lid. to ss. 4d.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-19

Literature.

A relic Expeditions from British and Foreign Shores,
from the earliest to the Expedition of 1675 by D. Murray
Smith, F. R. 0.5., Edinburgh: Thomas U. Jack. This is •
serial, published monthly, in the highest style of typho-
graphy and with numerous full-page coloured and other
illustrations. The dance of the British sailors with the
Greenlanders at Julian:ill:lmb, is the subject of one of the
large coloured pictures, and another most effective one is
"The Midnight Sun." The narrative appears to be a very
complete record of Arctic Adventure, and it is told in an
interesting manner, while pictures of fights with bears,
captures of seals, battles with walruses, and struggles
through ice, give the reader a further insight into the
exciting scenes of Arctic life. Each part appears to con-
tain 64 pages royal quarto beside the illustrations, and the
" finish" is very good. It is admirably suited either to
• drawing room table, to inform an earnest student, or to
interest • youth. The publisher expects to complete it in
1.5 monthly I arts.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-19

ARTILLERY_

The perfection to which heavy artillery practice has
now arrived is something almost incredible. During a
recently concluded trial with a 38-ton gun—instituted to
tett the ellicieny of a new gsa chock—a hundred rounds
wen. tired. Th. raoe was LOW yards. or over two mike.
and the whole of the abuts struck within a space of nine
feet by eighteen feet. or about twice the size of an ordinary
door. To hit • door at two miles every other shut is at
present considered good practice.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-19

METROPOLITAN MEAT.

The supply-Of all kinds of meat still continues short
and the demand but moderate.
(Per Mace of 6 L. by the carcase )
• d. d. a d. e. d.
3 etos 6lVeed .. 6 01.5 6
Itutt,e 3 104 4 Pork . 5 4to 0 a
lic.t AriedlUry Fresh Batter Ins per deree
Scoond to. do.ins
Js. 1101101.& CO. lea New ideal ilarket,

HAY AND STRAW.
The market has been fairly supplied with fodder,
and there was a steady trade.
(Per L,08.1 a se 'how
no Ileodow thy t.
Interior .. . M. to The.
• • • • • • .. Vs. to SOS.
Primo old Clover INo to lila
Interior Ditto Bit .to IS.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-19

Sontersetzbirr.

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TIIK FARMERS AND Tlllll Cams DISEASE ItLOCIATION&
—The Yeovil Board of Guardians have unanimously
agreed to present the following memorial ;—" To the
chairman of the Executive Committee of the Local
Authority for carrying out the Contagious Diseases
(Animals) Act, 180.1, in the county of Somerset:—We. the
undersigned, owners mud occupiers of land, and cattle and
sheep owners, beg to call your nutuediate attention to the
inconvenience and less occasioned by the defective work-
ing of the above Act; and we assign the following reasons.,
vu. —l. Because we consider many flocks of sheep have
been condemned which have not suffered from foot arid
mouth disease. 2. Because many docks and herds have
been kept under restrictions for • needless length of time
after all disease and danger had thoroughlr passed away.
3. That many of the flues indicted have been excessive
and unitist, distinction not being sufficiently made be-
tween Cases of the removal of animals (through accident
or ignorance) from one part to another part on the same
farm, and cases in which animals have been wilfully or
carelessly sent to fairs and markets. 4. That too much
liberty by far is given to pol:ceimen, in their v6iting feral!,
examining stock, and ordering the owners at their own
will ; while at the lataa tiine it is highly probable the
disea-c is oftentimes carried by them from an infected to
a healthy herd or flock. 5. That the opinions of in-
spector and police have been considered correct and
absolute, in opposition to the better judgment of farmers
and veterirary surgeons. We therefore consider that no
man but a thoroughly qualified veterinary surgeon is com-
petent to discharge the responsible duties of inspector:
and when cues of dispute arise it should be in the
ownerstor power to call in one or more surgeons with the in-
asrumwrre
rdssolitte f
artlitautersnoinne other IsMul n:wendouucgitiir to; their
meats And we hereby seek a remedy fur the evils com-
plained of. And your petitioners will ever pray, C.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-19

BHERBORNE.

TOWN 11.0. i..—A meeting of the inhabitants, convened
by Mr. T. Ffooks, the Steward of the Liberty, was hell at
the Town-hall, on Thursday afternoon, to consider the
expediency of taking immediate state for the erection of a
new Town Hall Mr. Ffooks occupied the chair, and Mr.
W. Dingley moved and Mr. Romig seconded the first pr.
position, which was to the effect that • new Town Hall
was required, and that it was expedient to build one, with
all proper offices, £c.—Mr. Webb Penny protested Wing
any money being charged upon the rates for the purpose
of building the new hall, and wished to be infomed before
voting how the means were to be provided.—Mr. Willmott
and Mr. Benthall also asked for similar information.—The
original proposition, however, was put to the meeting, and
carried unanimously—Mr. Chandler next proposed that
towards accomplishing the object desired a loan of Ll,OOO
should be obtained on the security of the rates, ouch loan
to be payable by instalments Hit thought that the ,
building would probably cost 5.5,000.—Mr. Stokes seconded
the proposition. Mr. W. Penny moved an amendment to
the effect that no part of the money required should be
charged upon the rates, and after a long conversation, in
which Dr. Wetmore, Mr. Miller. and others joined, it wu
eventually decided to appoint • committee to enquire as to
the probable cost of • new Town Hall, as as to the hest
means to be devised for providing the funds tot its erection.
There seemed to be a difference of opinion as to whether it
was expedient to charge the rates with any portion of the
cat, but notwithstanding. Mr. Chandler's proposition was
put to the meeting and carried.
BIAXIIIrrTIII.
Scsoota. —Under a new "'theme" by the Charity
Commissioners, a middle-class school has been formed on
the prionime of the old Tucker's Charity Free School in
Shortmoor, the funds of which charity now help to support
the new school. The gentlemen appointed as governors
are Colonel Cox (chairman). Rey. A. Codd (vicar of the
parish), Messrs. Edwin Coombe, W. .1. Daniel, John Hine,
Peter Cox, and Alfred Hine, Beaminster • Rev. A. Spring.
Rice, Major (lollop, Messrs. W. Macey and H. H. Pul man,
Netherbury ; Rev. Anstin-Gourlay, Stoke Abbott; Mr.
John Stephens, Seaborough ; and Mr. William Pope,
Toiler Wheime. Mr. C. O. Pork* late assistant-muter
of the Royal Masonic Institution, London. has been ap-
pointed to the mastership of the school. and he comnietoxst
his duties on Friday with a class of 17 boys, to whom
additions have since been made. There is a good prospect
of the school being in a little time a thorough success,
both in the number of its scholars and the high standard
of its education The want of a good school has long been
felt in the neighbourhood. An elementary school has also
been built in Highstreet, and • master's residence is in
progress of being connected therewith. A committee of
managers have lately appointed Mr. Oxley as master who
commenced his duties on Friday.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-19

CATTLE.

BRISTOL, THURSDAY.—Fair supply of beef, but
trade was unusually quiet, except for the very best
samples, which sold at Sos. Middling descnptiop.s.
fetched from 68s to 745 per cwt. There was a shorter
supply of mutton, and with a steady trade all was sold.
Best wethers fetched 9d, and heavy ewes &I per lb.
Lamb was scarce, the season being almost over, and
very little was inquired after. Choicest samples fetched
90 per lb.; ordinary sorts, 9d. We had as fort supply
Of Irish store cattle and there was an improved inquiry
for best samples aClatc rates. There was also a rather
short show of mach Co, but they proved quite
sufficient to supply the wants of buyers. There was
a large show of pigs and with a bnsk trade all were
sold. Bacon pigs realised from Its 3d to Its 6d, and
porkers from 12s to liS 6d per score.

METROPOLITAN MEAT.—TatußsnAv.
We have a large supply of beasts and a smaller
demand ; prices are lower for all kinds, and several
lots remain unsold. The number of sheep is about
the same as last week ; trade is, however, worse,
prices on the average are lower, and a clearance
cannot be effected. Choice calves are scarce, and
maintain late quotations. There are 30 English and
50 foreign mach cows on offer; trade is rather better
for them. Our foreign supply consists of 220 beasts,
c 760 sheep, and 160 calves.
(par atone of Sib.)

sem Scots. 1141010rds-. kc• •• • • - 61. Od tole d.
Solt Shorthorn's • • • • • • • • .. 66 to 1
&cowl qualit, Pawls .. • • to 6
Dm, Downs and Lialf-bradd .. • • ;Bto 5
Host Long-0.44 . • • • • • .. 6 6to e
Ewes sod Second (sudsy. 5 4
to 6
°Alves •• • •• •• • • •• 4 4106
ligs • • • • • • • • • .. .. 40 to
HooB, 6:370 ; sheep and 106306, 14,300 ; Wyss, 100 ; Pigs, 66.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-19

purpoie.

THE DEANERY OF RIPON.
The Deanery of Ripon, vacant by the resignation of Dr.
I, out to have been uttered to the Rey. Canon
Ryle, rector of Ehmlbroke, and. like the retiring Dean, a
prominent member of the Evangelical party. In the event
of his Leclining the preferment, the deanery may perhaps
offerel to the Rev. J. W. Burson, of Oriel College,
Oxford, Groslimu Lecturer on Divinity. Both gentlemen
are Conservatives in politics.

FRIGHTFUL-111.AST FURNACE AOCIDENT.
FIIFTRIVI PEltanaa
An accident of a most alarming character occurred at
the works of the Walsall Iron Cs' impany on Friday after-
noon, by which 1,1 persona were shockingly burned and
ttttt Wawa through the bursting of Dui tuyere of a blast
furnace. The molten instal from the furnace wan being
run iuto the pighseds in front when the tuyere burst, and
the Anilitst and molten metal wore Kent in a thick shower
over the men, who were all standing within a few feet of
tho furnace. The clothing Iml four was cointeletelV burned
of their bodies. Two men jumped into the adjacent canal
in their agony, and in rescuing them the Nash of one man's
arm cnnie off. They were all taken to the Cottage
lbopittl, where such • scene of suffering has never been
wittier-sod since the institution was opene I. The groans
were heartrending.

Prinre Leopold hls returned to Oxford.
The Prince I.f Walt. hal left Brindivi for Athens.
Thv Eugenie and Prinre Louis Napoleon have
arrived at rhisithurst from Switroriand
Lord Fitswilliam boa decided upon Aulocrihing a further
sum of .CLOSI to the Irish Church Episcopate Fund.
Prince Milan was married on Sunday. to Jldlle. Natalie
de Keck's,.
lier Majesty the Queen is expected to I.avo
towards the end of next month and return to Windsor
Castle.

MEMORIAL CARDS.—
The friends of deceased persons are invite,' to
inspect • variety"( NI I.:WHEAL CARDS, embussed,
cameo, or plain, at the office of this paper. 8, High
West-street, I hwehester ; at 4, queen•street, Bridport
or at 7, Bond-street, Weymouth. Or specimens will
be sent by post for selection.
26 Embussed Cards, with name, dates, ages, and a
verse of poetry, or text of Scripture, supplied for 3s.

VORTHOOXING SALES BY 41.110T10N.
WEDNESDAY. Oro. Iti.
Dereheater Market—Mr. T.S. Morgans Repository Sale.
Live And Doad Stock and grass feed at Orange Farm,
Fulham. by Mr. 0. Symonds.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21.
Three team:hold cottages and gardens at ChWhiten, by
Mr. T. It. Charles.
Mr. T. EMOT'S 11,.:DDIDulry Sale. Wimborne.
Montiar. OCTOBER 25.
Dorchester October Fair.
Mr. &awes Morse Repository Sale at Dorchester.
TUESDAY OCTOBER Di.
Live and dead stock and Fowl at Blackney Farm, near
Beandnater, by Messrs. Symonds and Eaten.
WRDNIADAY., OCTOBER 27.
Furniture, at., at ti and ~ Soutlestreet, Dorchester. by
Mr. T. Eason
THLTILIIDAY, OCTOBIR 28.
Continuation of Sale at and 7, South-street, Dorches-
ter, by Mr. T. Ensor.
WEDNESDAY, NOVIIIBIR 2.
1 106 head of cow stock, MO sheep, honies, pigs, and
tiupletuents, at Park's farm, Whaborne, by Mr. T. Ensor.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-19

TUE WIIITF!CIVLPE!!-. MURDER.

I t had been arranged that mediate at ter the committal
for trial of the prisoners Henry Wainwright and Thoivao
Wainwright upon the charge of wilful murder, they should
be removed to the gaol of Newgate to await their trial.
After the final examination. however, it appears that the
younger prisoner, Thomas Wainwright, felt very seriously
indispoaed, and he was at once seen by Mr. Waterworth,
the medical aimr of the prison, who considered it
;hat the removal should lie delayed a few
by watch Hine it was expected the health of the
pri.iner Thomas would be entirely restored. The illness
under which he is a labouring appears to have been brought
on to a great extent by the excitement remitting from the
lung examinations to which he has been subjected at the
police-court, Ids constitution and physical powers being
apparently much weaker than those of his brother Henry,
who exhibita his ordinary demeanour, and appears very
little affected by the position in which be placed. The
iirisoners will not lay removed from Horsemonger-lane
Gaol for several days.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-12-14

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DRIDPORT CIIORAL ASSOCIATION.
The revision and alteration of the rales of this awiety
PISItC few months shire hail imparted new life into It, and
Driilpirt has now an association of which It need not As
emaeed, numbering mine seventy members vocalists
awl instromentalists. For some little time timelines have
been hell for peach".'. and on Tuesday evening a concert
was given at the Drill Hall, for the benefit of the cow
durum Mr. W. Stone, who hoe devoted no end of time
nal Wien no end of trouble to all the objecta mucht to
eceomplisheil. It was a happy thought which brought
Omit the umlauted°, of the Allington society with that
of Dridport, ISA by this means the services of a body of
instrumentalists were secured, without which lunch of the
xr sudsier id name of the choruses of the celebrated corn-
nsen is unable to be realised ; we hope such a favourable
re ~,,, inenrement IA only the foreshadowing of what we
sissy expect in the future, when there may be double the
number of the present members.
The weather on Tuesday was rather unpropitious, as the
ground was with mow tartly thawed, and hence
it was rather uncomtortatile for pedestriang Notwith-
ii.initing this drawback. however, there WWI a gisid
aft...lance at the I.lrill Hail, the front Nuts being well
filial. The performers °crept.' a gallery erected in place
el the natal pletfovut, the instrumentalists being seated
in front, end the AIIIACTA arranged in tiers behind. The
WA, compowsl a+ follows: Flubs. Rev. E. W. Msv
i•ilini prim.% Meawa, It Stone mu 11. Tucker;
M...sra. J. Spetpwr awl F. Stone; violineelln. Mr.
contra-11u... Mr. Plowman (Yeovil): harm.-
nouns, Mr. A Stone; piano, Mr. C. Warren,. cornet. Me.
Verrier. Punctually et eight o'clock. Mr. W. Stone
(iondoctor) appeared. and wee greeted with applause : and
the progrannue, which wan an follow*, wan commenced
PART I
*ITO the Queen."
" The Italians are telling" (tiepin)
° Angela ever bright and fair" (Mandeb
Illas Avant.
chorus Sow 10 ely are the Mententtere (Meniteleaohl
. shall wipe sway all tears"— ..(Sulliven
li,. Reeler.
" Suweth°
Mr. V. Si:wherry.
"See the Cilium:du Hero"
Ocirus..

tiv•riss

Much (In•trumcntal)

.. (Gounal)

BEAMINSTER..
Or 811,17.0L1NE BZWARF- Georzina Pool, of this
town, was lately replenishing a benzoline inn;' when She
spilt a portion on her dress. Shortly afterwards. on
approaching the fire, her dress ignited. 11,- cri, for
assistance Coon brought help, on.l the flnines wine
extinguished, but she was severely burnt in her right
hand.

WINIT—MIL-- TON.
PRIVIEVIATIO4.--C4ptaill W. Sou-Wan% R.N.. Ma Mn.
Sanctuary tieing about to leave this neighbourhood for the
FAst of England. an Means-plated liiseitit box lias been
presented to Mrs. Einctilariy isy the parishioners. The
interest which the gallant captain and his lady hays in-
verlehlV taken in ail matteni affecting the welfare of the
parishinners will long lei reineitilwred l. those amougat
whom they have lived and to 'shom they have endeared
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-12-14

Correspontience.

TIIE FAIR FIELI) QUESTION.
To the FAlllOr.
At the meeting of the Doreliedter Farmers' flub on
Saturday list, ad reis.rted in the Dorset Commix Express of
lbs-einis.r 7th. I see Mr. Ibtmen, in hid speech, remarked
he hail met me.. he svu coining to the meeting, and that
I had said to him " Whatever von In try to edtatilidh this
role—that auctiond commence at eleven and clone at one."
That such word, were made use of by me I nimit respect-
fully contradict : it being quite a midunderstaniliag by Mr.
Damen, and my word. were vice sent. What I said wad,
an I had o.ten times said before, "EdtAblidh your corn
market to open at eleven and close at one o'clock, ad at
Reading ; which is an good and well conducted a market
ad can poddilily he." I wise awry to be unable to atiend
the meeting, an I had intended, heavy hiplines, preventing
me. In concluding I t thank Mr. s'ndor for the
remarks he made to those aswmble.l, awl, had I been
them. I can only say I should have endorsed every word
he uttered.
GILES ;;TMOIVIDS. Auctioneer.
Syaling,

Bth December, Ik;EZ
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-12-14

,orai4ton

WANTED, immediately, a good PLAIN
COOK; also, a little NURSE GIRL, who
con sew well, to wait on two chlldren.—Apply to Mrs.
now's, West Stafford, ow Dorobistsr.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-12-14

JOHNSTON'S

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ASK FOR JOHNSTON'S CORN FLOUR.

It is rich in flesh-forming and hest-giving properties,
and when boiled with milk affords complete and per-
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digestion. It is delicious for Puddings, Custards.
Blancmange. &c.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

FREE PASSAGES to South Au.tralia are granted
to Artiouni, Agricultural, Railway and other
Labourers and Gardeners, Copper, Tin, and Lead
Miners, not exceeding 40 years of age, single, or
married with not more than three children, also to
Single Female Dome.tic Servants.
Persons of the above callings and ages, paving their
own Full Passage, receive a Land Order Warrant of
the value of £2O for every Adult above 12, and £lO for
Children between 1 and 12 years of age
HANDBOOK DESCRIPTIVE OF THE COLONY
gratis on appliation.
Immediate Application should be made to the
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f .ffikio 00 blitalef, and 3.1m0 pooof faryall
Pss-sce 91 4e). Miow,
Thos, new sbd endid Vowels redo, Ihe pesesicehto 'be
nowihle time, •nd to poupengen the highest
toca• of comfort hit oeff o Intiainsble at •fla
The 141..rat0 aufmonlawl•lion i• f,he crry hlghe4 cherscter,
80144. wontil itid. ..nd
suited. •11.1 remora of this class rill flilJ their comfort
”rt ful4 Mud
Unlimited snooty of Cook., Prori4ons.
Mirdtml comfort.. irm I Manta
Smarmar.m. In litrentge to attend the Women and Children.
n'esrege Fare to New York. Boston, ,tr Phlis
roamed rotas.
ts,thed throath to ail put.. of gist., Caned'..
Star &moat ;
to JANIS Soon In I co. (ltove : or 1. 11111 A Y, I MRII6.
ASD CO.. $4 God. oh .11-erest.
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PRELIMINARY NOTICE OF SALE AT
WINTERBOURNE ABBAS.
. 1%4R. T. S. hiORGAN haa received
IVI instructions from Mr. Tsemt,
sru, by AUCTION, early in 3ANI'ART,
I 1876,—A Quantity of Ash, Spruce, Scotch,
and Beech TIMBER, and a large quantity
LOTS.

of FAGGI

Further ieulare will be given as to date in future
advertisementa

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, 1875.

NEW YEAR'S GIFTS, 1876.

4. --

HENRY LING
Respectfully announces that he has just returneil from
his annual visit to the Foreign ainl English Ware-
houses, an.l will at once commence showing
the LARGE3T sToric OF

NOVELTIES IN FANCY GOODS
nit be bii ewer held at otie time, coniiiating of

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S CARDS

fi I, I
1871
awl _
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-12-14

CATTLE.

BRISTOL Tituits—D-a-Y-.L-1.71-rge supply of beef but
a considerable proportion of it was of an inferior
character, and was scarcely looked at. Good samples
sold very freely at 82s to &ss, and middling sorts
fetched from 7os to 7gs per cwt. We had a short
supply of sixes), and with a rather active demand the
pero weie emptied at an early hour. Best wethers
fetched from 9y4d to tad, and heavy ewes from &I to
gd per lb. There was only a moderate show of milch
cows, and business was very quiet, at about late rates.
Store cattle were very short, but they were quiet
sufficient to meet the requirements of purchasers, the
season being nearly over. There were about 1,800
pigs on offer, and they met with a very brisk sale.
Bacon pigs fetched Ifs 6d, and porkers from its gd to
125 per score.
MrraoPotxrau, THURSDAY. The number of
beasts is not large for the time of year, and choice
qualities are especially scarce. Trade generally is
dull, but prices on the average remain unaltered.
There are only few sheep fresh up for this market.
The demand is exceedingly small, and prices are
lower. There are a few more calve.; choice ones
are, however, scarce and dear. We have so English
'flitch cow; on offer and no fueign ; trade is dull, yet
choke cones are dear. Our foreign supply consists of
180 beasts, 1,690 sheep, and 160 calves.
(Per stone el blb.)

a. d. N. d.
Beg Heats. Herdords, ic. 0 to 6
Heat Shorthorns . • ..6 Bto 6
Second quality NOM .. • • .. 44t0 6
Calves • • •• 4 oto 4
Pigs .
Heat Downs and 11611.641 •• 8 to 7
Boat Long-awls .. • • .. .. 64t0 6
Ewa* and Second quality • • .. 5 4to
[kw,. 1,400; Sheep sad Lambe, 6,6): Calves, 270; Pia% 0.

METROPOLITAN MEAT.
SMITHFIELD, FRIDAY,—The market this morn-
ing was quiet, and prices underwent little variation.
There was a moderate supply, which included a lair
proportion of the better class of meat. Inferior beef,
3,4 d to 4s t• middling ditto, 45 to 4s 8d ; prime large
ditto. 4, tat to Ss 44 ; prime small ditto, ss ad to ss
Sd ; veal, ss 4cl to ss 8d . • inferior mutton. 35 &I to 45
4d middling ditto, 45 Ekl to 5544.;. prime ditto. ss &I
to 6; 2d ; large pork, 45 cl to 4s Sd ; small ditto, ss
44 to ss I3d per Bibs. by the carcase.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-12-14

LATEST NEWS.

REVIEW OF THE CORN TRADE.
The grain trade has again heroine very quiet, and the
value of wheat shows further signs of weaknesa.
Millers could not he induced to operate with any freedom
owing to the large supplies of grain in store and to the
heavy quantities on passage. and their purchases, there-
fore, have not gone beyond the limits of current require-
ments. The effect of the late cold weather upon prices
ha. consequently been inappreciable.
Apparently the time has not yet arrived when • steadier
tone shall gradually resolve itself into an active trade at
advancing pnces Business on the continent remains
slack, and there are no competitors with us for the surplus
produce of Anierica and Russia.
In America the accumulation of produce has made
further progress, and on the 20th of November the visible
supply of wheat was given at 16.000,000 bushels, being
nearly 5,551,000 bushels greater than that held at the
corresponding dvte last year.
Judging from the present aspect of the trade, and the
almost entire absence of speculation. there is nothing to
Indicate that quotations will rise much above the present
feveL Spring corn quiet.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-12-14

SHAFTESBURY.

---
BREACH Or WARRANTY. —At the county rand, no
Tin -slay, before Mr. T. E. P. Linty, the judge, wit. heard
the caw of Itead v. Deny. Mr. Nisliler appeared frth.
plaintiff, and Mr. Atkinson for the defendant. The plas
tiff i. a c wrier living at Fuvant, and the defendaid
innkeeper and veterinary star:aeon, of 1 ...erne %rota.
The claim WWI for .C:U for lamazes sustained through ,
breach .4. a warranty of a horse sold by the defendant To
the plaintiff. The caw was tried by a jury, alto, after
hearing the evidence, found a venlict for the iletendaat.
It was agreed that each party should pay his own costs.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-12-14

SUSPECTED MURDER IN SUSSEX..

On Tue.lay a young tuarriest woman nano.' Sank
Ridley left her home at Ohl Forge to go to l'ektield,
having with her .C 7 54.. to deposit in the bank. She did
not return. The body was suloyquently oliorovered
Forest Wood. near Marestield. Ikveaseol wan on her loark.
with her hair pulled down, and her dress torn completely
off. The pocket appeared to hove been eutromMetely .out
of the dnows, and has not yet been found. There wets
footprints in the snow of three persons.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-12-14

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GLASS BISCUIT BARRELS AND BUTTER
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A LARGE STOCE OF
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Including the new Flwal "Album Parterre."
•

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LITTLE WANZEIt AND WHEELER AND

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A Variod Amsortment of
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ALMANAcKs, roCKET BooKS, AND

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PAPIER DIACHIE CARD BASKETS, tic.,

Entirely new designs.

LADIES' COMPANIONS. in SCENT CASES

In Velvet and Leather.

THE NEW VELVET
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On Gilt Pole.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-12-14

HINTON ST. HART.

Tug new organ. recently erected in the parish ehnr,q,
and supplied by Mr. T. E. Spinney. was recently opeset
There wa a full choral morning and evening service. Ths
Rev. F. B. Teesdale officiated throu.doitit the day. and hi
the evenly,: preached An appropriate sernion. The chard
wtl well tilled on both occasimi., and in the afters...
Mr. Spinney, who presided at the organ, gave a univical
mitaL
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-26

MR GLADSTON

A letter sent by Mr. Gl7eis—tOnai4;-iTfriend in Glasgow
states—" There is not a word of truth in the statements—
I. That I hut.° received a proposal from Turkey in respect
to its finance. 2. That I have made any declaration on
the subject of the political future, other than was an-
nounced to the world eighteen months ago. 3. That I
have written about the Church of England in the new
Church Quarterly Review, or elsewhere."
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-26

A CLERGYMAN ON POPULAR
EN fERTAINMENIN.

The Surrey Comet says that on Sunday morning the icat
of Kiniton (Rev. A. Williams) took occasion to allude, in
the course of this sermon, to the -dramatic performances"
and " entertaintuenta for the people" given in Kingston.
Ihe vicar said :-1. I affirm that amusements of this
demi-fp:ion are wrong, because Scripture pointedly con-
demns 'foolish talking and jesting." (Eph. v. I). and warns
us against such things by the solemn consideration that the
"holy Spirit Is grieved thereby." Thus a serious offence
against God is comeniteil. 2. The whole spirit of such
things ia as worldly and unscriptural as it can piissibly
If the Apostle's rule is to he observed, that we are to speak
"that which is good to the use of edifying" (Eph. iv. 29),
surely such levity, laughing, and trilling as these plays and
performances are designed to excite and foster must be, to
say the least, highly improper and entering in a so-called
Christian coiumunity. 3. Again, all such pastime tend to
deterioration. The broader the farce the wore it pleases;
the more comic the song, the louder the laughter. No
bounds are known where this kind of mental stimulant is
indulged in. You sink at last (or some at any rate may do
so) to the abominable ballet, or other licentious displays of
the theatre. J. But yet again, them things are to be con-
demned because they foria the greatest conceivable snare
to the young at that tilos of life when they are most
impressible for good or evil. 0, parents, think of this I
You go the direct way to foster worldliness in practice in
' your (amity when you sanction their going to these solaces
of vanity.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-26

Itampsbirt.

_
I lON 70 SILIIV INTS. —At Lymington OUDty Court
beton Mr. Lefory. Juigs. a domestic servant stained
Hampton, brought a cliim against her Late employer. Mr.
Yates, for £2. 12s. sl., for wages. It a she bad
come home from church on Sunday mosnrairr little after
time, sad wan summarily til•Ukiwgea. His Honour ruled
that tke defendant was Justinsd in dismissing Iser for being
absent a smarter of aa hour without loam Tlm plaintiff
thaniesis lost her aria
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-26

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Ditto, new ditto
__!. 23 0 to 24 0

DLL=
Englbth 42 0 to 62 0 p.imp.qr
French, Ilastr:, at. 0 to 40 0 per 4.0010.

United IlitatellAr-id—Canadian .. 25 0 to 26 0 per barrel
English, good seconds 35 0 to 37 0 per 2601 be
Isaias 00a8.
OtiaieS, Danube, to
Mlzed American ..
Dori

.. SI 6 to 32 0 per 480114
.. 31 0 to 31 6
..SC 0 to. 34 Op.r 600114

. _
At Birmingham English wheat demand was healthy at
an advance of &I to is per quarter. Foreign about is
per quarter higher.—At Devizes trade ruled slow, at
Uat week's prices. There were some very fine
samples of old wheat on offer, but the highest price
obtained was 285 6d. The making season having
now commenced, the supply of barley begins to
increase, but in conssquencc of the bad weather which
has of late prevailed, the market is in a very on.
settled state, and trade to-day was consequently very
irregular; in some instances is per qr more money
was obtained. The top price (465) was made by Mr
Tucker, of Ilrigmerston.
On Friday, at Mark-Lane, trade was firm, with an
improving tendency, notwithstanding the large stocks
in granary. The fresh supply of English wheat was
short; but that of foreign was liberal, and the pro-
duce, much effected by the weather, was hardly sale.
able at the rates of last Monday. Grinding barley
, was in request at a siight advance, and full prices
were given for other kinds. Malt was quiet, and
without appreciable charge. Oats were well held,
and had the demand been greater a further advance
would have been asked. Maize realised the prices
previously current. Beans were somewhat higher,
and strong was the value of peas. In flour there was
no quotable alteration, transactions being few.—At
Andover but few samples of alieat on offer, which
were mostly out of condition. A slow trade, at last
week's quotations.—At Coventry for good samples
buyers conceded is per quarter advance on the prices
on this day week, while inferior qualities were
irregular in price.—At Derby wheats were held on
the full prices of this day week. Fine barley is Is
dearer.—At Dublin foreign wheat was quiet, but
steady. Indian corn bad a dull sale, prices favouring
buyers. Irish wheat brought barely late rates.—At
Lincoln huge supply of wheat at market; trade quiet
ot an advance of is per quarter on the prices of this
day week.—At Stamford small supply of wheat
through the weather being wet, which sold briskly at
is to 25 rise. Good trade in best barley at fully is
over last week.—At Wakefield quiet trade in wheat,
all flue qualities are fully one per qr dearer than last
than last week. New English very much neglected.
Barley unchanged. Beans is dearer. Other articles
vary firm.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-26

CORN EXCHANGE. DORCHESTER.
Important and UNRESERVED SALE of Valuable
MODERN FURNITURE, Az,
A/FR. T. ENSOR has been favoured with
1. instructions to SELL by AITMION, on
WrI,NYAMIT and THIVIUMAT Omega 27th and 29th,
an.l following days, —The MODERN FURNITURE
mid CONTENTS of No. fl and 7, South-street,
Dorcheeter (lately occupied by T. Coombs, Esq.)
sod removed to the Corn Exchange for convenience cd
Sale.
In the library, Dining, Thawing, and Sitting
RoPtIVI Will be found —Suites of well made modern
furniture in mahogany, rosewood, and walnut, Brussels
carpets and rugs, large plate chimney glasses and
mirrors, large book cases, antique carved oak cabinets,
oak carvings, a very superior tone pianoforte, by
I'leyel, in handsome walnut case, large musical box
valuable micros...ol,es, teleecopes, stereoscopes, field and
opera gleams, a Teat variety of ornamental articles,
large antique Chinese jars, Oriental and other china,
antique glares, a Lancaster rifle, two small rifles by
Reiley, saloon rifle, breach-loading rifle by Greenger,
three saloon pietols, two revolver pistols, single and
double barrel guns, a q_uantity of camp equipments, a
choke selection of Art Union engravings, lithographs,
oil paintings.
In Entrance Hail, seven Bed and Dressing Rooms,
sod Jo.oi. vOOO. will he found every requisite suitable
for a well-appointed dwelling house, the fittings of a
laundry, and a tame quantity of bed And table Hewn,
and a large amortnient of china, glean, and ware,
greenhouse plants and flowers, excellent lathe with
tools, whiles and bridles, and a large assortment of
useful effect&
The SALE of BOOKS, advertised to be Sold on
October 29th, in POSTPONED till further notice.
Particulars will be given in Catalogues, GA. each, to
be obtained of the AtertnirEEß, St, South.street,
I iorebester. May he viewed by Catalogue only on the
Satunlay before the Sale.
Sale to commence each day at One o'clock.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-26

showing the marks:
Oho month bird labour each.

DZWLISE.

FATAL in touching the death of
Deborah Adams Wei held en Monday at the 'loyal
oak Inn, ljewli.dj, lofcre the Ilebuty.tioroner. Mr. If.
Wt.— John Jones, a carpenter of Dewlish. stated he
drove the engine on Saturday. and deceased we. on the
stage of the machine with another woman. Witness was
tett:minx from potting coal, on the fire when he saw
deceased with her hands up, and she fell into the drum of
the machine. He stopped the engine and shifted the
drum back, and deeetn.e.l was taken out and placed in •
waggon. The deceased and the other woman were doing
their work in • proper manner. 'the machine had led a
peril board, hut the accident might have happened even
if it had a guard hoard. Emanuel Adams. the father of
deceased. said he heard of the accident and went and
found his daughter in a waggon. She WIWI sensible, and
talke.l. but did not say how the accident liniment,' nor
ili.l she hi&1110 nnyhody. Khe died in his arms shortly
before reaching I.uddletown. Ann Welatead said she and
deegaged were aupplying the feeders of the machine. when
deerao-d slipped and fell into the drum Witness believed
tlig chew...tune., was .juite accidental. tither evidence
lv,rs given, and the jury returned • verdict of "Accidental
dostn."

THE tikaAN QTTRSTION AT TROTH..
Thim question was derided in the Court of Arches on
Wortnearlay. The Dean ruled that the organist moat not
play except he waa ordered by the Incumbent, and con-
demned the defendant In meta.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-26

CATTLE.

BRISTOI, THUIRSDAV. Scarcely an average
show of beef, and the bulk of it was of very indifferent
quality. The best samples sold well, and realised
from 78s to 80s, while inferior vras but little sought
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-26

ENGLISH WOOL.

BRADFORD, THURSDAY.—Our market is quiet
this morning, the dull and unfavourable weather
tending in some measure to depression. A restricted
business is doing for immediate consumption, and
principally in demi-lustre wools, which are pretty
firm in price. The yarn market is without change.
A moderate business is doing in some classes of yarns
at easier rates. The piece market is flat, prices
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-26

ASEMORIAL CARDS.—
.I.Y.L The friends of aecessed persons are invited to
inspect a variety of MEMORIAL CARDS, emlsreed,
cameo, or plain, at the Aim of this paper, 8, High
West-street, Dorchester ; at 4, queen-street, Briaport:
or at 7, Bond-street, Weymouth. Or specimens will
be sent by post for selection.
25 Embossed Cards, with name, dates, ages, and •
verse of poetry, or text of Scripture, supplied for 3s.

FORTHOONING BALM BY AUCTION.
WHDPIESDAY, OCTOBER U.
Furniture, ac.., at 6 and 7, Southktrest, Dorchester, by
Mr. T. Ensor.
Dorchester market.—Sale by Mr. T. S. Morgan.
Underwood at Bore Regis, by Mr. IL Richard.-
THURSDAY, oc-roma V.
Continuation of Salo at 6 and 7, South-stroet, Dorches-
ter, by Mr. T. Eason
FRIDAY, OCTOBILR
Underwood at BLapperton, by Mr. H. Richards.
SATUR.DAT, OCTOBER 30
Mr. Ensor's Itimository Sale at Durcheiter.
WZDNZSDAY. NOVINBEA 3.
106 head of cow stock, -300 sheep, horse', pigs, and
implements, at Park's farm, Wimborne, by Mr. T. Insor.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-26

DORCHESTER.

EN2 lospcn.—Mesam Bruce and Verne gave •
MUSiCaI. dramatic. and Yeutrilisiuial entertainment at the
Town-hell, last Thurialey evening. in connection with the
Dorchester Amusement Society. There WAS A good house.
The entertainers are decidedly asyer; Mr. Bruce's
chararter Sketches AN most successful and sousing. and
Mr. Verne'. ventriloquism is life-like and effectiy. Thcy
dress their parts well, and the stage appointments are
tasteful and good.
MgPiCat. Al6oclitioN. —The half yearly meeting of the
British Medical Association for the east and west of
Dorset, was held on Wednesday, by the kind permission
the committee of the Dorset County Hospital. in the
board room of that institution. Dr. Aldridge, the presi-
dent for the year, and also the precittent f, the !I tith
England British Medic occavie.l the chair.
and delivered • lector, r.in the cualltdon of the sanitary
tawe and the h)gienie treatment of dtaeue pr. Ewen..
of eStlle, also real a paper on an interesting ease. Dr.
Parsons, of Portland, was unanimously elected greekhms
for the ensuincyeaf. The members subsequeally Maud
together at the tame • Arnie Hotel.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-26

WIMBOR2I7I.

Along the valley of the Stour in Dorsetshire tremendous
floods exist. In the neighbourhood of Wimborne and
Blanilforil the water has risen to such height as to leave
visible only the tops of the willow trees on the banks of
the river.
CONCERT. —Mr. Whitehead Smith, on Thursday, gave a
grand evening concert at the Corn Exchange, which was
well attended by a select and fashionable audience. Miss
Jessie Rued, Madame Alice Barnett, Mr. A. Kenninghant
and Mr. U. Horscroft of the Crystal rehire and Albert
Hall Concerts, were the vocalists, and Mr. B. Fletcher solo
WORKING MU'S HALL. —On Thursday evening last the
Rev. C. V. Garland. of Stolle, gave a lecture on " GeologY."
in the new Town-hall. Several pieces were sung by
amateur performers, and altogether a most pleasant
evening was spent. The lecture was listened to with
interest by all present.