The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-09-28 00:00:00

UP-OBEINE.

- - -
lIARvEST 110116.—0 n Monday last Mr. Little gave those
in his employ a capital dinner, in celebration of the safe
in-gathering of the harvest. About three o'clock all
assembled in a large granary, which bad been cleared for
the occasion. Ample justice having been done to the
good things provided, and the tables cleared, the health
of Mr. Little was heartily drunk with musical honours,
and Mr. Little responded, expressing a hope that they
would all work as amicably in the future as they had
hitherto done, and that they would all enjoy themselves.
Dancing and singing were continued till twelve o'clock,
when, after giving three cheers for their kind benefactor,
they separated, one and all having thoroughly enjoyed
themselves.

THE RIFLI OORPS FRIZZ SHOOTING.
The annual prize shooting of the sth D.A. V., took place
on Thursday, at the county ranges, at Maiden Castle, by
taking advantage of which they were enabled to complete
the competition in one day.
_Capt. Arden was in command,
and Limits. Gerson and Tisard were also present, and all
shot, though Lieut. Gabon was rather unwell. The
results as made up on the ground are as follow :
No. 1 coarevincei.—Medal given by Mr; J. T Tronchard, to be
competed for by inemben who had not previously won two
of these medal& Seven rounds at 100 and 400 yards. Ilythe
position.
200 Yds. SOO Yds. Tot
Corporal Russell
Private Pryor
Ueut. Cason
Sergeant Craw lO 20 30
Corporal Warren
Private Dowdaawell l3 13 26
Private Cruel
Private B. Persons
Private Piano'
Private Loth
Private J. Parsons
Private Hughes
I.tain ANen 2 11 13
Private Beale
The medal, was won by Corporal Russell with an aggre-
gate score of 36.
No. 2 Conran's'''. —First prize, cup given by the Worshipful
the Mayor ; second, td, given by the Inhabitants of
Weymouth ; third, a cup, given by Mr Vincent, Jeweller;
fourth, half-dozen esude-Colugue, given by Mr Targett,
chemist; fifth, • tobacco Jar, given by Mr Cole, jeweller;
sixth, lbs ; seventh, 10s. Seven rounds 40 300 and 500 yards.
300 Ida. 600 Ids Tot.
Sergeant Cross
Private F. Brown
Private J Parsons
Sergeant Roberts
Private Pryor - 30
Lieut Tirard - - - 13 26
Corporal Omani
Sergeant Warren
Private Pickard
C•pudn Arden l2 8 30
Private Lush
Private Beale
Corporal Russell
Lieut. Gluon
Private S. Brown
Private Rushee
The seven highest scorers are entitled to the prizes;
reckoning the resulte in another class, the prises were
won thus: First, Sergeant Cross; second, Private F. Brown;
third. Private J. Persona ; fourth, Private Pickard ; fifth.
Corporal Warren ; sixth, Private Beale ; seventh, Private
llowdeswelL Sergeant Roberts and Private Pryor each
took prises in another class and therefore not in this.
No $ ComrStlitOs.—Borough Members' and Officers' prise. for
seasoBtWihasANiszeAnGalMong the fullestknown
members who have passed out of the second class Fine, a-,,„„.
__,,_
second, the Captain's ; third, Ueut. Gluon's ; fourth, ‘,..„:;:;.").":)..m`"
""In connection with the noble gift of tho lifeboat to
Lieut. lizard's ; fifth, Staff-Surgeon lizard's, fl is; ; sixth,
Iwo. nage we may note that last roar the relatives of the
Bon. Svc. Hooper's ; seventh, 151 ; eighth. 10e. Seven rounds
at 500 and MO yard. The number of Battalion and Com-
onor present....l a handsome lectern to the church of
pony Drills attended by each competitor to the 22nd of Sep-
tember, Ibis, added to scores. Worth Matravers, in commemoration of a meeting of the
GOO Ida 600 Ids. Drills. Tot. whole family at Swanage.
Sorgsult Roberts - - •25 17 13 -- 61 LOCAL BOUM& —The Board are still occupied about a
Lieut. (Jason - • • - 20 6 m _ si thorough survey of the town, with a view of carrying out
l•rivitte lin.wil • • -28 10 19 __. 5,8 • complete system of drainage. It is also settled to
Sergeant Cross - - • 26 7 15 481 commence lighting the streets with gas.
Captalo Arden - - •16 3 28 —47 SWANAGE Am—Dr. Siev eking (visiting here this
Corporal Hughes --- 15 10 19 44 season), who is one of the physicians to 11.11.1 L
corporal Russell • - - 6 0 34 —4O the Princess of Wales, has pronounced the air of Swanage
Private Lush • - - - 15 11 11 37 to be "More like the mountain air of Switzerland than
Ferguant Lee - - - • 11 1 21 -- 35 that of any other place he had visited."
Corporal Warren - - - 13 2 21 -- SS SF.RVICF. ov Soen.—On Monday evening last • service of
The prizes appeared to be taken thus, reckoning the sacred song illustrative of the " Pilgrias Progress." with
result, an other classes :—First, Col.-Sergeant Roberts' connective readings, was given in the National School-
second, Lieut. Gason ; third, Captain Arden' fourth, room. There was a fair attendance. The Rev. IL Travers
Corporal Hughes; fifth, Corporal Russell ; sixth, Private ' introduced the service. The Rev, F. Slur,', M.A., gave
Lush; seventh, Quarter-Master-Sergeant Lee. ; the connective readings, and tlio different pieces were
No. 4 Courrinnov, given by the inhabitants of Weymouth.— t sung by Miss M. Travers, Mrs. Fisher, Miss Turner, Mr.
For [umbels, who had not passed out of second clam. Seven 1 Hillier and Mr. Roe-Miss L. Travern presiding at the
rounds at 200 and 400 yards First, gs ; would, £3' third, ; harmonium. The service was duly appreciated. The
Sir Gr.hame owe of spirits ; fourth, Private Cook's half-dozen 1 proceeds—about £2 10s.—were applied to the new organ
sherry ; fifth, Mr Butcher's ; sixth, Mews Ilawkes and i fund.
Freeman's ;seventh, Mr*. flange ; eighth, IN. Conditions 1 tni DORSET ARTILLERT.- The annual competition took
nuns as in No. 3 competition. place on Wednesday, when about &dozen prizes subscribed
20 Ida. 400 lii. Drills. Tot. ' y friends to the corps, were won. The shooting com-
Private Pryor- - - - 19 34 tf 75 . mewed at the ranges 109, 330, 3111 and NM yards, five
Lieutenant Tigard • - - 16 18 31 E rounds at each range, the scores made being rather above
Coniural Omani - - - 16 14 24 44.. the average. The following are the winners :—let prize,
Private &Ale • - - - 13 9 30 " £2 15s. and a silver moist, given by Mr. R. Brown,
Private liesicy - - - 18 10
22 111.., • jeweller. also, • view of Swanago, given by Mr. Mowlem
Private Pickard - - - 24 12 ,
12 " Sergt. Wellstead, IM pointa ; 2iiii prize, S.l 25., and a gold
Prirate Parsons • - - 4 25 13
Private Lucas- • • - 6 9 21 12 ring presented by Mr. C. E. Robinson, Sergt. Stainer, 59
39 •
Sergeant Brown -- - 0 6 23_ , 1 points; 3rd prise, £1 Ms. awl a bottle of brandy, given byPrivate Dowdeswell -• II 0 ..., ,' Mrs. Summers, Serirt. White, Si points; 4th prize. Cl as.
Private Talbot - • - 16 0 22,/1,
.._— '"' • and • bottle of whiskey, given by Mrs Linnington, Corp.
Private It. Parsons ---
Private Merrett - • - 3 4 Mr. J Gunner Styles, 42 points; 6th, Rs. and •
25 32 •J. Stevens,• .
Private 1.1111 • - - - 5 9 15 so bottle of gin, given by Mr. F. Benfleld, Sergeant-Major
Private Cross - - - - 3 7 10 _ 29 Pope, 43 points; 7th, lls. and • silk handkerchief and •
Pri rate Moore - - - 4 0 et _eg necktie, given by Mr. !Unlock. Gunner Meader, 35 points;
The prize winners were—Fink priests pryer ; wend. I Bth, fis. and Mr. Summer's prize, Bomb. Holt, V Nolte ;
I.ieut. Tizard ; third, Corporal Gaud ; fourth, Private , 9th, 64. lid. and a view of Swamis% given by Mr. Moslem,
Lucas; fifth. Private S. Brown; sixth, Private Talbot; r Corp. Collis, 21 point.; 10th, Us. and a view of Swanage,
seventh. Private Merrett ; eight, Private Gill. 1 gtveu by Mr. alowlem, Gunner Weeks, V points; 11th,
lfo. 6 Courermoe.—The Non.Cosnmnlosed Utilisers' prise for 1 is.
_and a view of Swanalte,given by Mr. Mowleru, Gunner
n re
recruits mint having won a prise et any previous meeting. I J. Burgess; 13th, Is. al a v
t iew of 8 walthiPS *Yen by Mr.
Prise, Ll U. Five rounds at 100 and SOO yards. I Mowlem, Gunner Squire.; 13tb, Is. tid, and a view of
100 yds 200 yds. yes, 1 Swanage, given by Mr. Mowlein, Trumpeter Smith; 14th,
Private Keeley l6 4 19 4s. and • peck loaf, given by Mr. CockerelL Bomb. Cox;
Private Gill - - . -.- 10 6 15 15th, 3s. and • map of England, given by Mr. A. Summers,
Private Keeley was therefore the winner. Gunner C. Boadflold ; Pith, Se. licl., Bomb. Geo. Vye ;17th,
No. 6 Oonnrnnow. The Consolation Stakes, for members who 2e. lid., Gunner F. Stevens ; 18th, 2s. lid., Gunner Fatchell ;
had attended this year's clamp, and have not won • prise at I 19th, M. ill., Gunner A. Smith. There were four extra
this meeting. First, 309 ; second, Me ; third, 10.; fourth, M. prizes for the highest scores at each range which
Firs round* at SOO and 400 yds. I were won by the following :—For the highest score
I at 1110 yds., • case of shells, given by Mr. Colleen. Sergt.
Wellitestii, 21 points' at 200yds., a pair of boots, given by
Mr. A. Gillingham, Corp. ilibla, 18 points ; at 300yds., •
view of Torquay, given by Mr. Smodtuore, Sere.. White;
at =yds., a shoulder of mutton, given by Mr. Creed,
Sergt Stainer.

100 Yds. 400 Yds. To
Private Parsons
_ _

Friv.a—te G`To;S.-- ll 3 ii
Private Gill
Private Merrett
Private Talbot-
Private Moore 2 0 2
Prise taken by Privates Parsons, Cress, and Moore.
No. 7 Colmierrnow—Prise given by the inhabitants of Wey-
mouth. First, Ad : second .22 • third, two-thlrds the
entranee fens ; fourth. Mr Grin:l2l3;We ; fifth, one-third the
entrance fem. Open to bon members and members of the
tith flit V. and the inhabitants of Weymouth. Seven rounds
et WO, 500. and 000 yards Any position.
200 Yds 600 YdA 000 Yds. Tot.
Col.-Semmont Roberts • - 26 20 24 GO
Private Pryor- - - - 23 11 21 iss
Private Lush - - - • 20 16 17 03
Sergeant Crom - • - 07 14 11 62
Lieut, Tisard - • • - 28 16 3 47
Private F. Brown - • • 23 17 2 41
Captain Arden - - - 20 17 0 gy
Private J. Parsons • • - 3 19 12 34
Private Gee • - - - 18 8 10 34
Sergeant Lee - - - • 18 12 2 31
Private Pickard • • • 23 2 0 - 26
Private Cooke - • - 10. 13 0 23

P 001.3.
Tax Gas Compeir announce a reduction of the price
of gas to ss. per MVO from July 3rd lart.
Tim Rev. G. W. DRUCK, vicar of Branksea, has been
elected by the parishioners vicar of St. Ml 7 Elm..
Ipswich, value 1:140 and parsonage, out of 48 candidates.
A tea meeting was held on Monday in connection with
the Sunday school at the Wesleyan Mielion-room. About
70 attended. A public meeting followed, Mr. M. James
presiding.
A harvest thanksgiving service was held on Sunday
evening at the Unitarian Chapel, which was tastefully
decorated, Mr. A. Balaton preaching. The collection was
for the local widows and orphans through the Alberta-
Mistletoe collision.
Tug Board of Guardians have accepted the following
among other tenders :—Bread, 44. per Vb. loaf, and flour
325, per sack, Mr. 11. Burden; Australian beef, 6)d. per
lb., Mesars. Clodwin and Son; English beef and mutton,
ad. per lb. ; suet, 441. por lb ; and shins, 2)11. per. lb., Idr.
Keynes.
THE fishermen of the port had a profitable day on Wed-
nesday in competing or prises at the " Hamworthy
Working Men's Regatta," the Rev. M. Patey president
of the committee. Perhaps the most interesting com-
petition of the day W6B • match by the amateur crews of
fouroared galleys. The following boats started at 3h
30min. 3Usec.
11. M. S.
I Lady of the Lake (Christchurch Rowing Club) 3 52_, 3112
Test (Bournemouth Rowing Club) . . •• ,3 a"„.,
:I Cambria (Poole Rowing Club) ••• •• ?•1 .„1
4 Alice (Bournemouth Rowing Club) • • • • •
3 53
It was an exciting race.

---
Co.rporal Warren • • • 16 4 0
Corporal Hughes - • • 17 3 0 —2O
Lieut. (lemon - - • - 4 10 0 14
The prises were taken thus :—First, Sergeant Roberts •
second, Sergeant Crass: third, Private Pryor, 1k; fourth:
Private Lush; fifth, Private Brown, 14g. 6d.
CAPTAIN'S MIDAL —To the member who made the greatest
number of hits In competition two and three or two and
four. This is to be won two years In euecession:—Prl. Pryor.
aritrims, pair of hair brushes to the member making the
lowan score.—Prlvate Moore
PORTLAND.

Tee LAST FLOWZR Snow—We are happy to find that
the balance sheet of the last show icyash a balance of
about £lO In favour of the Horticultural Society.
PIONT arrived in the Roadstead on Frklay last,
took on board 100 boys from the Boscawen, and left again
on Saturday morning for Plymouth.
SOLDIERS' BATHITIO.-111 consequence of the narrow
escape of the band boy Riley from drowning. IA order has
been issued that no soldier shall bathe except when on
regular bathing Parade.
New LIGIITHOUSE.—A new iron lighthouse is being
erected on the fort at the end of the Breakwater, and an
immense fog bell is also to be placed there. The bell has
arrived by train, and will soon be in its position. It is
7 cwt. in weight.
MR. HODSDON is slowly recovering from the effects of
his recent accident He has teen confined to his bed, and
kept in a darkened room. He can just discern the light,
but cannot distinguish any objects. Ma medical attend
ant is sanguine, however, of preserving his sight
TUX LATE PZRAMBULATOR ACCIDIEVT. —The mother and
children who were injured in the accident at Weston,
when a horse killed another child, are now going on
favourably. The mother is able to resume her work, and
one of the children is getting well pretty fast but the
other, who was injured in the bead, is expected by the
doctor to feel the effects for • long time
MARINIS STRALINO Rue.—On Wednesday morning six
marines were noticed at the Railway station in custody of
an escort. It was said that they belonged to H. S.
Warrior, and that one evening la4t week they stole a
quantity of rum from the spirit room, became intoxicated,
and were seen reeling on the deck with spirit in their tins
and deck-buckets. For this offence they were tried, and
two were sentenced to 28 days at Dorchester, the other
two to 42 days in the naval prison at Lewes.
Tut Niorn ix ea °PBS BOAT. —An explanation published
of this affair states that the lady and gentlemen referred
to had been staying at the Burdon Hotel, Weymouth. On
reference to the Visitors' List, it appears that among the
gentry staying there were the Hon. Auberon Herbert and
Lady Florence Herbert, and this eosins therefore to con.
firm the statement of r. Burdon, who averred that it
was Mr. Herbert whom he had seen when visiting the
Shakers, who, with the lady referred to, passed the night
of Sundity week in the open lifeboat under Blaclmor
Point

THE LOSS OF THE MISTLETOE.
TUE WIZEN AND THE POOLE WIDOWS.
The following letter from General Ponsonby, keeper of
the Royal Purse, addressed to the Rev. M. Pater, respect-
ing Iler Majesty's deep sympathy with the widows and
children of the captain and mate of the Mistletoe. will be
read with interest by many persons :
'' fialmoral, August 2.5, 1875.
" Dew Bir,—l hare to thank you for your letter. I sin sure
that at Poole, as everywhere else, the kind feeling of the t4twen
In cam f disaster is too well known for It to be necessary for
me to assure you that Her Majesty Itiet no time after the sad
accident otwurrod in inquiring into the cieen,netant‘o of the
noor men who were lost, and that when the proper tone lOfli
alter the gradation of the Inquiry now going on. It will be
found that Ilcrforty Is not unmindful of the widows and
children. —Yours faithfully,

" MOM F. PaseoNn:

"To the Rev. H. Patcy,
Mr. Robert Bolen has received the following from
Colonel Porisonby. He was unawares when he wrote to the
Queen and the London newspapers, that the Rev. M.
Pato), had had any assurance whatever of Her Majesty s
intention in the matter, Mr. Belbon having been expressly
informed by the widows that no such announcement had
been made to them. The Rev. M. Paley now tells Mr.
Belben that he would have published the letter when he
received it, but that he felt restraieed, in some measure.
on account of the letter containing some tnatters of s
private nature. Mr. Belben also desires it to be stated
that if any benevolent persons would like to supplement
Her Majesty's gift, the lists at the Poole banks are .1411
open.

"Balmoral, September 20th, 1•75.
"Sir,-1 have to wit nowlalge the receipt of your letter
enclosing one for the ttueen, containing • detail of the circum-
SUMS.* of the widows of the two men drowned in the late
lamentable accident The Rev If. Pate y had already written to
me upon the subject, and had replied to a request for the
nfortuation by furhishing similar details.
" You will have to. before you receive this letter, that
the Queen has already directed • sum of money to be given to
Mrs Stokes and Mrs Turner,- 1 have the honour to be, Sir,
your obedient servant,

" BOAT F. POS Mtn .

MR COMPENSATION MONET.- On Wedn
morning Mr. B. Stone, chairman of committee, 117.dAl
Pearce, Capt. A. &riven, Ur. S. Pearce, and Mr. H.
Stone, reeve, and Mr. E. White, healuf, sat at the Royal
Portland Anna Hotel in order to divide the Compensation
money arising from the sale of common land at Church
Knape and Church Hope, taken for the extension of the
Reston and Church Hope Railway Company. Mr. B.
Collins was, we are emu to say, prevented by serious ill-
ness from attending. Mr. R. N. Howard, solicitor to the
committee, was present, and Mr. Willa, from Messrs.
William's beak, attended with a great leathern bag of

" Robert geltxr., req.^
It was not known that any letter had reached Poole up
to Wednesday afternoon, stating the amount of money
Her Majesty had ordered to be paid to the widows.
iler Majesty has been pleased to present Commander
Fullerton, R.N., with • handsome ring set in diamonds
and rubies, Commander Hellen, It N., with a diamond and
coral pin, and the two sailors, Curtis and Miasmal, belong-
ing to the Alberta, with • silver watch and chain each, In
recognition of their gallant services on the 111th of
August, when the nut ortunate collision occurred in the
Sohmt.