The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-09-13 00:00:00

Corrosponbetue.

MORE LICENSES.

To the Editor.
Sir,—l see, on reading yours of hot week, that at the
lioenaing meeting, for the Wyke Division, three fresh
licenses ate gi anted for the isle of intoxicating liqunrs
for • part of that parish. The subject is exciting
strong trimmed, that because • few bound are built,
there should be this increase. Many think that it is
high time that the ra•epayera should have • power of
veto on the present licensing authorities to atop such
an increase in es small au area. Whilst other tarts
of Ole country are limiting the number of such places
as b sing a great evil, Dorset ix to be increased in num-
bers in the face of a growing strongly -expressed public
opinion of their pernicious multi; on society at large.
Yours, dear Mr. Editor,
A. &C.
MR. EDWARDS AND THE PUBLIC GARDEN.
To the Editor.
Sir,— I was pleased to hear, a little while ago, of
the noble offer of our Liberal member to turn a barren
piece of land into a place of public resort It was
just the thing wanted for Weymouth. Other planes
are laying at great cod similar place.; but be has
Madly offered to do for us what is required. He
deserves, and I trust he has, the thanks of the whole
town for his great kindness. Why I write you is
because I would urge upon the Council to press for-
ward with extra speed the filling in of the same, that
no tines be lost in the matter, as it ill only to look at
the piece that our worthy Mayor took in hand a little
time ago Drat to it, to see what can be acsomplished
In a little time. If they put • top dressing as they go
on, it will soon be an accempliahed fad, a source of
pleasure, health, and en
yjnom dear yurrtent:or
• Tialtr• itdit7
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PORTLAND.
Litan-mterina.e.—On Tuesday morning ten seamen
and marines were escorted to Dorchester Gaol for
leave.breaking ; a few days previously four bad been
sent there. They have hard labour for 21 days.
THI WIATHIR AND TEI ClOlll.-1 he very "catch.
ing " time for harvest has put everyone on his mettle,
and the chances after a few fine days—alas !so rare--
are eagerly seised. The potatoes are beginning to
show sign. of injury, but we cannot find that it is very
extensive as yet.
Onwn.t.mo JUSTIIIII.—On Saturday an inquest was
held at the Establishment on the body 01• ilsoner
who was found dead in the punishment cell. tie was
• very dirty prisoner, and would daub himself with
dirt till he was a disgusting o_Mect. On the jury wee
a min named Hanoi, rd, of Wakeharn, who formerly
pointedly refused to serve on inquests, and told the
police he would not serve. Being informed of this,
the Coroner directed be should be summoned for the
next inquest, and now took the opportunity of explain.
log the law to him. of course it is unfair to the
limited limber of persons liable to serve on juries,
when Due evades hie liability. and bane the ono' to
bo pooketood by others.

WIIIIIZTAN DAT flonotna.—On Sunday last,sermons
in aid of the Weelssas I)ey Schools were peached at
the Fortune's-Well Chapel, in the morning by the
Rev. J. Lewis, and in the ersaing_bythe Her. J. Lickes,
the newly-appointed mmieter. Title Tr" Mr. Licked'.
first appeersoos in the Portland pulpit since he wrs
appointed. The ormagregetione were vary good.
Portman:, 0.0. V. L. 8. Bourierr's Eisrair•—This
match we played at Portland on Saturday, Septem.
her 3rd, between tite Portland 0.0. and L. 8. Burnett's
eleven, mad resulted in en easy victory for the Portland
0.0. The score is se follow
L. B. Boar are ifd.svrv.
lit Inning.. Ind Inning.
/Awry, b . .
Holland, 0 iOllOOOO, b "oat b Bona . .
Itowlece. b Bo.lt _ 1.b... . . • • ..
King, o Crocker. b Boast ••• st Rqberta. I. %sit
Orientnay, e Boast, b Flew b Flew •• • •-•
Barnes, b flow ... •• • bile.
Burnett .__b Boat c Crocker,
Hart, b Mow ... • • ... b Bone . .
B.Teard.b7lew bile.
• '
Bead, not. out ... •• • ... c Roberts, b
B. Trzerd, run out ... not out •• • ...