The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1872-01-30 00:00:00

PORTLAND.

STAMP OPPIOL—Ilr: .7. H. Royal, postmaster,
Ponape's Well, has been appointed to sell, at the Post-
Ales, Inked Revenue and other aware.
Darroutotte ROAD. —The plate of road near the
entrance to Tout worry, over wkieb a stone waggon
WS/ very near tumbling the other day. has again
slipped in owasequence id the heavy raw, sad on
Wedseedey morning wee impassaltia,
Cumin Hemmen—The following Maras have been
sent to the Clerk of the Local Berard of Health, Port-
lend. R. N. Howard, Esq. :—fate of Portland, 1408
inhabited bourse; 89 uninhabited houses, 13 baildiag ;
inhabitants, maks, *335 • females 2.572, total 9,907.
?ANALYSIS OP TIM RPOTOM.—Ws eaderstead that
the RAT. D. ilogarlh, reeler of fit. George's, Portland,
bee been smitten by minivan which affects the whole
of one side, and makes him totally disabled. The sail
attack occurred on Thursday night, and though the
rev. gentleman bag been conadons, yet we understand
he haa not spiken since.
Haan OAIRIALTIIS IX TAB BALL—The "Poetise"
binquel John Lewis, master, 92 days from 01160/p•
(Callao , pet into Portland Road' about 1130 am. on
the 19 loot., having met with bad weather I. latitude
35 N., 44 W., whereby the brag best and pmidass of
the main bulwarks on both skies were smasW. Again
on the 18th, at 8 a.m., a heavy sea broke on board,
carrying away toplitilent bulwarks on both sides,
40441 sails, ke.— the 18th lest.. itS 30 pm., the
schooner "Elisabeth Reek,* of Carnason Hugh
Williams, master, put tato the Roads from ;tram of
weather, and to repair danmes. The master sieges
that on the 17th, at IL3O am., the vessel being well
down Channel, the wiad rose and lammed toe whole
gala, driving the vowel back. When of Start Point at
130 a.m. on the 18:11, alto shipped heavy sea on (be
port quarter, tarrying away forestay rail, eiradlag jib.
boom, foresail, and bulwarks, sad washing overheard
one man. The ma being so bed, be meld not be
reemaed, and the ship bore up for Portland, and arrived
as above stated. _ _ .

—BAWD- -03-I—Rors.—On Friday evening a large tem-
person meeting was bald at the Bible °Minima retool.
room, lialdenwelL At six o'clock more than 100
frhildres met Mr. B. Pastes, one of the seen=
who sciertained them by teething them
temperable melodies, and 106 formed • Bend ef 8e,..
At mesa °Week • Walls messing was held, Mr.
Thresher, presidast of the sesisay la Me tear. Tb•
meeting was addressed by Kr. Ranee, who spoke ef
what he had lost through iatesapersees I. them Goa-
nutted with him by family deo • Kr. W. Bardoe, who
gave an outline of • soevereaKen with • brewer of
Aasty, on the Breakwater, resulting in the brewer
giving • small donation towards • amps] ; Kr. B.
Pearce, whose heart sad and seemed to be in the
muse, spoke of his pseon.al experience el the
effects of drink, ospeetally In Portland. Mr. Pearce
sang mveral Owes during his interesting speeds, and
the meeting was also iaterspersed with several ;them
sung by the children and friends. At the Koss of the
meeting several signed the pledge.
EXTZNISITS SLIP ON THZ POITIAND ILLIIWAT.—
For a week or more put the embankment of this
railway on the Portland side of the iron bridge near
Old Castle, has shown algae of slipping, and parties of
men have bees engaged watching it and &deg
from time to time. Am town es 40 tou of spat:
bees plaited of a night on the seaward farm and drains
have been made to Lilo, the superabundant rainwater
to pars. Immediately the beak was opened to put In
the spew'., the water poured out in • continuous
stream. The station-mitten both of Weymouth sad
Portland bare glees much attention to tin matter,
end have had an 'axiom time- However, on Tuesday
night, the beak gave way, and for about 100 yards
seek entirely below the level, is some plume to •
depth of several yards, aad for a oomdderable distance
the rails were suspended in mid-air with the sleepers
attached. The traffic being stopped, the peenegers
who went to Rodwell station were detained half;an•
hour before they heard of the came, and thee bed to
walk to Portland. It is supposed that the line will
not be re-opened for four days, and that the repairs
will not be completed under • mouth.
CHIIIITYIII DAHL—Oa Thuratay evening the friends
connected with the Congregational Chapel, Chisel, held
a most pleasant gathering, to witeem the distributiors of
articles from the Christmas 'Free, to the elaildren of the
Sabbath SchooL The meeting was most aucaerestly
attended, the chapel Wang fall. The tree was • most
beautiful one, (it having been !neigh* from some con-
siderable distance island) maimanding attention at lint
sitattbwial one of elinmetn, and deosoes, brides be.
log literally loaded with articles both meld sad
ornamental, and arranged with sash artist's luta, as
is seldom erselled. Oa the light being lowered, and the
curtsies withdrawn, it really looked magnifieient ; the
beautifully colored lantana, intempersed moo' the
branobee, (having been previously lighted) peed,
enhancing Weedy. The children testified le their
appreciation and delight by cheering most lustily,
which could not be suppressed until they had menewhat
given vent to their feelings. Now eunsesesed the
work of drawing from the tree which occupied seem
considerable time, if tar which oranges and Miss were
distributed to the children, who then retired to their
respective homes, apparently having thoroughly eejoyed
themselves; for witlehir* praise and thank, Is dee
to their beloved ;motor v. W. W. Storm) for his
untiring seal and Astiv ty in preparing and arranging,
(assisted by the towhees) fee their seating
sutertalo-
went. We must also mention that them were stalls
in the adjoining 'shoot room for the sale of artistes left
(roes the late bazaar, the premeds of which we under-
stand is So fora the heels for • beau. S. be held some
time in the ensuing year. At one end ef the room Kr.
George Deals was very busy, affording greet amuse-
ment (to the round people egroottlif) by dYribeind
electricity to whoever were inclined to permits, the
aerosols of thou operated on sometimes becoming
alarming. We must not omit to mention, that the
teachers Use had prises from the tree, whisk mused
• considerable unmet of amesemeet at their exposer,
which, as was afterwards careened, was • "semplele
selL"

--ENTZITLIIMPIT AT TEO GIVYIL —A seasical enter-
tainment wee given at the Orem 86shooter/ow ea Friday
evening last, for the benefit of the °Seers' risemadiz
room, and was very well attended. Among the
company were—G. Clifton, Req., and Mrs. Clifton, and
the Misses Clifton, Captain Salter, Captain and Mrs.
Cookwerthy Ray. J. Poole, Dr. Barker, Dr. Moss,
R.N.. A. Hill, Esq., Masters W. Clay and W. Bailer,
Mrs. Carruthers, Mr. sad Mrs J. laws, Ur. sad Mira
Patten, Mr. Parsons, ke. The chair was takes by the
Governor of the Prises, who *speared the please,' be
felt in prodding upon au 0110014041 like this, as he looked
upon the reading room as being a great boon to Me
Akers severally. It woo not known probably to the
m.jority of those present that the reeding and
room hod been greeted by the directors of Omelet
Prisons, epos the reeemmendstiou of his predeemmr,
Mr. liorrish. The Government had also provided ea
• excellent library,end given fuel and light. Theeetall us-
kibation of woe penny per week was seeded to 'apply
the daily and weekly men and other ragstruessie of
the room, and be hoped the boon would be appeeekted,
and all the °dicers bemuse members. Re Todd new
call upon the Portland Prism Ofl9olloll bald to
women's, the programme, whieh wee monklatted as
follows :
PM I.

unrch
..... • • • • • • ... ...... ....P. P. oSoess Butd
8010 (('lsnotocte),—. The Old Folks as Hosee"..llllseNsmsi
Bong,—" Robison Crewe"
Medley
Yr. Newberry.
Duetto (PutnolorteL—" The Postmen's Knock"
Bus E. Brooks I W. A. O. Wseleen.
soug,—" Let you motto he--' Up sad be die " Mr. Waters,
Bong, —" 001)
Encore.—'• Byrd* sin,
Duot,—" The Nageleton's" ....... sad
• bU BMW.
Encored and repeated.
PAST 11.
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Quadrilint.—" Tite Bouquet" •P. olleare' Maid. Duette (Planolorte).—" Masten del Opera.* Martha.
Mrs Patten sad MINO DfiV
Bong,—" Janet's Bridal"
..... ....... Mho L ereoks.
gong.—" Holly"
Mr. NOVIIINOL spog,—.. N.., again with too Retain* .1115 a. HOLIVIL
DUCtiO (P11121010Ite),-... 11511 Village lea' tiS•eirtne
Miner Clifton e Taylor.
gong,—" larotuite etr trona opera of latarildrs. Cookwortiy.
Loomed.
tong . ....... „ Mr. flogger.
in.ented..
Bong artd C.ono—" God Wee tea Prime of Maier
Cookyrortey.
The singing of Mrs. Cook worthy was as rearming am
ewer, ant the audience again shoved their swore&
tion by loud applause. Mr. sod Mrs. Hower, too, wore
ezeeediogly good. Before the Nation' Asthma was
played by the band. the Quantum returned thank, to
ladies and geotiemea who had go kindly hat their
services for the oscasion, sad thus a wiry phoosal
(meting was brought to a ales&

LOCAL BOARD 11.111 TING.
meeting wee bold on Wednesday themes leak
present—lir & Lena Mr & Osage, Kr 11. Palma
Mr B. stew), mg 8. Pew% Mr 11. UullbeS Kr I.
Gibbs. Kt W. Ockihia. KrJ. Pi By*, Mr magi