The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-10-22 00:00:00

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YEOVIL.—Pottoo COURT, October 14. —(Before
W. Bride, Ilaq., Mayor). —Nathaniel Eckersley, em-
ployed by the London and South-Western Railway
Company, was found drunk, and incapable of taking
care of himself, by P.C. Everley, in South-street, on
Sunday night. Fined 5a., including costa—Edwin
Stephen, a boy, was charged with stealing apples ou
Monday morning from an orchard in Gold Croft, in
the occupation of Mr. Alfred Highmore. He was
detected in the act by P.C. Holwifil, and was fined
53., and 4s. 6d. costs.
TESTIMONIAL LLI
TO SIR WIAM HILES, BART, M.P.
ACCIDENT ON TIIR GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.—
—At the conclusion of the civil business at the
On Sunday, the 13th instant, as the express goods Somerset Quarter Sessions, held at Wells on Tuesday,
train from London was passing Spo_erktord motion, the magistrates took the opportunity of presenting their
at the rate of forty miles an hour, Mr. Bennett, the highly-estecined chairman, Sir William Miles, M.P.,
stat master, observed that the axle of one of the with a very fine portrait of himself, recently painted by
trucks was broken. He immediately telegraphed to Frank Grant. The court was crowded, and a lame
Marston, two miles and a half distant, and stopped number of ladies were present. In the portrait Sir
the traits in time, si that, after as little delay as pos. William is represented as mated cross-legged in an arm
sible, the wheels were secured, nd the train was -
chair, holding in his hand an indictment, and at his
a
feet 'are several volumes of " Burns' Justice." The
able to proceed very alowly on to Yeovil, where the
likeness is striking, and the picture is in every respect
up train for London had been waiting twenty an admirable one. It is of tarp dimensions, and Is
minutes. Fortunately no damage was done to the the bottom part of the frame is the following inns:rip-.
rail, or much inconvenience would have been caused tion —"To: Sir William Miles, Bart., from his brother
it being a single lino. magistrates and the members of the bar, in testimony of
THE RENIVRATION Or ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.— the ability and courtesy with which he has presided
This sacred edifice begins to assume a very neat over the Quarter Sessions of the oounty for the hut
and elegant appearance. It is being placed under quarter of a century. October, 1861." On Sir William
thorough repair, soil under Mr. Ilarwood's superin- entering the court he was loudly clienred.—Mr. E. A.
teudence, the works are rapidly progressing.
Sento:xi staid he had been deputed by has brother maps-
It is
trades and by members of the bar of Quarter Sessions.
expected that it will be completed in four or live
and some other friends of the bar, to request Sir
months. William's acceptance of the portrait, for whioh he had
HARMONIC AND DRAMATIC READING SOCIETY.' done them the favour to sit to Mr. Frank Grant. They
This intelleotual and amusing club commences for hoped -Sir William would not regard this only as a
the winter months, on Wednesday, October 23, at estimony of the friendship which they bore towards
the assembly room of the Greyhound Inn, South- him ; but they were anxious also that he should consider
street. From the respectability of its members, and it as a testimony of the high opinion which they enter-
the universal esteem in which the worthy host, Mr, tamed of the manner in which lie had presided over and
Robert Allen, is held, it will doubtless meet with conducted the httainese of the Quarter Sessions of this
county for the last quarter of a century—(hear, hear)—
success.
TRENT.—AGRICULTUIIAL Soarer's PLOUGHING which was • very long period, and quite sufficient to
test the qualification of any man for any post in which
MATCH. —On Wednesday, the 16th inst., the third he might be placed. The qualification of chairman of
anniversary of this society's ploughing match was quarter sessions did not consist alone in performing
held in a stubble field belonging to Mr. to' rry. with skill and ability the judicial functions of the
There were fourteen ploughs, with the nsual number office; but they depended, in a great measure, on the
of men and boys. The day was splendid, therefore fealty gamest and on the urbanity of manner and the
there was no lack of visitors. A large number of courtesy and desire to give information—that command
farmers appeared to take very great interest in the and equanimity of temper—(hear, hear)—which were
proceedings. The judges were—Mr. Marden, Pen eo absolutely necenterf for the Perlume or Innintaratng
Mill; Mr. Dunning, bailiff to G. Harbin EN • and order in all 'nixed aa"uthltes• (Hear, hear.) Amongst
Mr. W. Blaine, Corton. After they had insp invaluable privileges of our constitution lucre was
no which stood more prominent than that of eoli-
ths work, and pronounced it well done—much better government ;it was the basis—he might say the founds
than last year, —they adjourned to the Rose and tiou atone—ou which our liberties were founded. It
Crown Inn where an excellent dinner was prepared, was true that the magistrates derived their power
which reflected great credit upon the host and originally from the Crown, but the exercise of it., in
hostess, and which we are certain was appreciated law, depended almost entirely upon themselves, sod it
by all present. After the cloth was removed, Mr. was for them to dolt in the manner which they eau-
Stacy took tho chair, and Mr. Field the vice-chair. aidered most beneficial. From the extended power
The usual loyal and patriotic toasts were proposed, which had been given to the magistracy of late it was
and drunk with three times three; after which the clear
ttiliciatmtahneni re
manner
.110 w -co un try men were not diem
which the 'magistrates had exercised
Army and Navy was given by Mr. Field, who itisfied
t. Amongst the different duties which magistrates
tieing a sergeant of the Medford Yeomanry bad to perform was the holding of these periodical
Troop, said he felt great pleasure in pro- meeting. for the transaction of the judicial and civil
posing. Mr. Mardon then proposed the health of business of the county, and they had shown that they
the Rev. H. Turner, the much respected vicar of had felt it to be their duty to select those only who
that parish. Mr. Helyer briefly returned thanks were capable of performing the duty with propriety.
for his pastor ; but Mr. Stacey, senior, afterwards Ile was sure he was expressing the opinion of all the
rose mid said that there had not been honour enough magistrates Moenl when lie said that Sir William had
been imiumtly successful in the manner in which lie
paid to such a beloved and worthy gentleman, a
had orforuied his duties. And therefore they were
Mr. Turner was, and be hoped he would be spared
desirious of thus publicly testifying their appreciation of
for a few more years. All present, who knew his it. There was one point that is (the speaker) bad
benevolence, were aware that when they lost him, been especially desired to impress upon Sir William,
they could not aspect to "look upon his like again." and it was this, that in presenting bim with the por-
no therefore proposed the vicar again. The vow- trait they did not for a moment imagine that he con-
chairman thought their worthy landlord, who had leis:plated abandoning the clo.ir lie bad occupied.
proved himself to be a friend to the society—he hay- C' Hear, hear," and applause.) It was to be hoped
mg sent a dowition of three guineas—sin:inlet be that lie would long fill it to the benefit of the country
thought of; therefore he proposed the health of that and to the gratification of all present. He trusted_ that
gentleluau, and the other donors of the society. Sir Wli.lliain would accept accietptithis offering, and woituldmirhet
(I)ruuk with musical honours.) •
' A health' recall I? tocetltine Ilecastpionaolegeanilearalitlon•s wet tato a the
bonny Scotland,to thee,"was then sungiby Mr. Stokes. manner in which their forefather yet
esteemed,
—Mr. Nlardou rose to pewee the health of a much oopected, and beloved by his fellow-countrymen.
esteemed friend, for whom many present haul a great (Loud applaused—Sir WI ham Miles, on rising to
respect. He alluded to Mr. John Stacey. (Loud return thanks, was loudly applauded. He said he had
applause). Mr: Stacey bogged to return thiuths for the presided over a hundred sessions, and remarked upon
compliment. —Mr. Corry then proposed the health the change in the laws of the country from the time
of the vice-chairman, and as • sesrgt. of Yeomanry when he was first appointed to the office of Chairmen.
be begged to say that such an Army and Navy as we He also remarked upon the decrease of crime of late
could boast should make all as proud as he was of year', and said that lie Mt:elated to continue to told his
it ; and he dared venture to say that should the office, although he could not have dole so if the duties
the service/ref the Yeomanry ever lie required, they had been so arduous as they were formerly.
would always be found ready to do their duty.—The
Chairman proposed Doi health of the N isiturs, to "Will it Vt'osh" is a gnui ne British phrase, which
indicates acuteness in en einiry. and a desire for some-
which Mr. Park, from Wiltshire, responded. He thing intrinsic in rear, rather than merely showy.
said he was most happy to be amongst them, and There is one common feature which will "not wash," or
should any one there ever pay • visit to his part of rather will wash off, and that is the coat of edam on
the country, lie should be delighted to show them the Gieen Tea generally sold in Englaud. Its beautiful
that all the best ploughing was not to be seen in bluish appearance, is a "facing" artistically applied by
"Trent." He concluded by proposing "Prosperity to the Chinese to hide defects, for in this way they deceive
the Agricultural Society."—Mr. Stacey, of Kuoyle, the consumers, and get rid of worthless stook, for imp
Mr. Yeoman, and Mr. Ball, returned thanks. the powdered mineral is washed off when drunk with
- Mr. J. Fula rove tam propose the health of the infusion, it imparts a deceptive value to all brown
autumn sorts. Homiman Co.&od knowing the public
an old friend, (Mr. Stacey) who was deservedly prefer real quality to merely showy Tea, and being also
respected by all who knew him. This toast was desirous to secire a lasting preference for their article
drunk with nine times nine, &net one for his vane- are importing Pure Teas, the Green is not bluish but of
ruble partner, Mrs. Stooey.—Mr. Stacey rose to a natural olive appearanee; neither is the black made
return thanks, but lie said he could not adequately intensely dark. liorniumn's Tea has sterling richness
do justice to the kind manner in which his health and wholesopicness, and is highly approved. -Sold only
had been drank; but he wished to say that if it in Packets by authorized Ascots as advertised in our
pleased God to spare him a year or two year longer. tn'lninna•
he would do all m his power for the benefit of the Itimutsamo Paiirmio.—One of the earliest an-
society, and likewise to retain the respect of all those cements of an Alumna& for 1862 is that of Messrs.
who had expressed themselves so warmly that cll
%an 11, Patter, and P Gal in. The illuminated wrapper
.
is exquisitely biautiful,and something quite novel,
—The next toast WY the better health of Mr. . showing what can be done by the new colour-printing
Collins, who was prevented by illness from attend- pioccas. The contents, moreover, of this anneal pre-
ing. Mr. Collins was one of the best supporters sent my great improvements over the productions of
of the society. (Drank with enthusiastic cheers.)— former years,being one mom amongst the mauy benefits
The vioc•chairman then proposed the health of G. which have been •ilrearly realised by the public through
W. D. Digby, Esq., coupling it with that of his the repeal of the papa duty.
hounds. (Drunk with nine times nine, and the gliall"Ltoomactu anT'S 111' "els. In arnia7r ps,tratnwg"netin:ior
"whoop hallo.") Mr. Wheeler returned thanks for the stomach and bowels, Holloeio's oesonsi ted'ffills isre •
the 'Squire.—The Chairman then called in the tries specific. tipesitery, Delouses's, acidity of the stomach,
ploughmen, to whom he made same useful remarks sick headset.", deathly, want of appetite. unorstoem amid
ores course of Gino
for their future benefit, after which the prises having I.,ibtr.l,tiYchrortic,,fitnne ~.uth alLp.. tone ~,, the whole irk...
been distributed for mowing, reaping, soil plioighing t „ eitcrnaj rni„,r, .0",.. sad
~ give
~
~..w. and ',Ad.., see all
the nien,for whom a goal supper had beenprovidel, skin dineoea, the °mimeo is 'smoke-holy ailiceolom lb:ta,
then retired, anal the two companies el masters and the
withrill* and Ointesseit are cosatawee a rage btaina.k deleimto . „..4.,..7154,,:;
men spent the after-part of the evening in great can b. t=telimlier:irliiebaraDestak inan. all RS ego, he sat
harmony. , sinew.